Goldenface
NameGoldenface
Common NameGolden-faced Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus montis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-faced Leaf Warbler has a bright yellow face, throat, and underparts. Its crown is black, extending into a black line through the eye, while its back and wings are greyish-olive. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, and often repetitive song, typically described as 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'swee-swee-swee'. Calls are usually single, sharp 'tsip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the Philippines. It is a resident species primarily inhabiting montane regions.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow face and underparts, Black crown, Greyish-olive back and wings, Small size, Active foraging in montane forests
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its striking yellow face and underparts, contrasting with a black crown and greyish-olive upperparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, often moving quickly through the foliage.
