Greenish Warbler
NameGreenish Warbler
Common NameGreenish Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus trochiloides
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greenish-grey, contrasting with whitish underparts. It features a prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and often a faint, yellowish wing-bar, though this can be indistinct. The legs are typically dark, and the bill is slender and dark with a paler base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, descending trill, often described as a 'tzip-tzip-tzip-tzip-tzip' or a 'chiff-chaff' like phrase. The call is a sharp 'tchip' or 'tsee-wit'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across a wide range from northern and eastern Europe through much of temperate Asia. It is a long-distance migrant, wintering primarily in Southeast Asia and India.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale supercilium, Greenish-grey upperparts, Whitish underparts, Often a faint wing-bar, Slender bill, Distinctive descending trill song
Description
The Greenish Warbler is a small, active passerine bird with a slender bill and a distinctive pale supercilium. It typically inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, foraging actively in the canopy for insects. This species is known for its characteristic song and migratory behavior.
