Grey-hooded Warbler
NameGrey-hooded Warbler
Common NameGrey-hooded Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus xanthoschistos
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has a prominent grey hood covering its head and nape, contrasting with a bright white eye-ring and a dark eye-stripe. Its underparts are vivid yellow, while its back and wings are olive-green, sometimes showing a faint yellowish wing-bar. The bill is dark with a yellowish base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, thin, and often repetitive calls or songs, frequently described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Grey-hooded Warbler is found across the Himalayas and adjacent regions of South Asia, including parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesGrey hood, Bright yellow underparts, White eye-ring, Olive-green back, Small size
Description
The Grey-hooded Warbler is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive grey head and vibrant yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth of montane forests, constantly moving to glean insects.
