Gray-sided Bush Warbler
NameGray-sided Bush Warbler
Common NameGray-sided Bush Warbler
Scientific NameHorornis brunnifrons
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive rufous-chestnut crown and nape, a prominent white supercilium extending from above the eye, and a dark loral stripe. Its upperparts are brownish, while the flanks are grayish, contrasting with whitish underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, clear, and often repeated series of ringing notes, sometimes described as 'chip-chip-chip-chiu-chiu-chiu' or 'twee-twee-twee'. It also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia, including Nepal, Bhutan, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It breeds in high-altitude montane forests and moves to lower elevations during winter.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-chestnut crown, Prominent white supercilium, Dark loral stripe, Grayish flanks, Small size, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation
Description
A small, skulking warbler characterized by its rufous-chestnut crown and prominent white supercilium. It typically forages for insects in dense undergrowth within montane forests, often remaining hidden from view.
