Friendly Bush Warbler
NameFriendly Bush Warbler
Common NameFriendly Bush Warbler
Scientific NameHorornis brunnifrons
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown, contrasting with a prominent rufous-brown or chestnut cap. It features a distinct pale (whitish to buffy) supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown, often with a buffy wash on the flanks and a whitish belly.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched, and often explosive series of notes, sometimes described as 'chip-chip-chip-chew-chew' or a fast 'twee-twee-twee-twee'. It also produces sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas from northern Pakistan eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, and northeastern India, extending into parts of Southeast Asia (Myanmar, northern Thailand, northern Laos, northern Vietnam) and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-brown cap, Prominent pale supercilium, Dark olive-brown upperparts, Small size, Habitat in dense montane undergrowth
Description
A small, rather plain warbler characterized by its dark olive-brown plumage and a distinctive rufous-brown cap. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth in montane forests, often heard delivering its rapid, high-pitched song more often than seen.
