Japanese Bush Warbler
NameJapanese Bush Warbler
Common NameJapanese Bush Warbler
Scientific NameHorornis diphone
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, with a slightly paler supercilium above the eye. Underparts are grayish-white, often with a buff wash on the flanks. The tail is relatively long.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its loud, clear, and complex song, often transliterated as "hō-hokekyo," which includes whistles and trills. It also produces sharp call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Japan, Korea, northeastern China, and Sakhalin. Northern populations migrate south to southern China and Southeast Asia for winter.
Identifying Featuresdistinctive song, drab olive-brown plumage, long tail, elusive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, elusive songbird known for its powerful and melodious song, often heard but rarely seen. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth, foraging for insects.
