Lanceolated Warbler
NameLanceolated Warbler
Common NameLanceolated Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella lanceolata
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked brown, underparts are pale with heavy streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a distinct pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, rapid, mechanical, insect-like trill, often compared to a sewing machine.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across northern Asia from European Russia east to Sakhalin and Japan, migrating to Southeast Asia for the winter.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked brown upperparts and underparts, Prominent pale supercilium, Short tail, Mechanical, insect-like trilling call, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation
Description
A small, secretive warbler known for its heavily streaked plumage and skulking behavior in dense vegetation. It is more often heard than seen, producing a distinctive insect-like trill.
