Japanese Leaf Warbler
NameJapanese Leaf Warbler
Common NameJapanese Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus xanthodryas
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellowish supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The throat and breast are yellowish, fading to a paler yellowish-white on the belly. The wings and tail are olive-green, often lacking distinct wing-bars or having very faint ones. The bill is dark with a paler base to the lower mandible, and legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a sharp 'chick' or 'tsip'. The song is a rapid, high-pitched, somewhat buzzing trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in Japan (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu). Migrates to winter in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi, and other islands.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Prominent yellowish supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Lack of prominent wing-bars (often faint or absent)
Description
The Japanese Leaf Warbler is a small, active passerine with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It is known for its prominent yellowish supercilium and often forages in the canopy of deciduous and mixed forests. This species breeds in Japan and undertakes long-distance migrations to Southeast Asia for the non-breeding season.
