Lemon-rumped Warbler
NameLemon-rumped Warbler
Common NameLemon-rumped Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus humei
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull greenish-yellow, with a brighter yellowish rump that is often difficult to observe. Underparts are whitish to pale yellowish. It features a long, prominent yellowish supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and two distinct yellowish wing bars on dark wings. The legs are typically dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'swee-swee'. The song is a rapid, high-pitched trill, often described as a 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the mountains of Central Asia, extending from southern Siberia and Mongolia south to the Himalayas. It undertakes long-distance migrations, wintering primarily in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent yellowish supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Two distinct yellowish wing bars, Dull greenish-yellow upperparts, Pale yellowish underparts, Small size, Yellowish rump (often obscured)
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its dull greenish-yellow upperparts and paler underparts. It constantly forages for insects in the canopy of trees and shrubs, often flicking its wings and tail. Its distinctive facial pattern and wing bars aid in identification.
