Limestone Leaf Warbler
NameLimestone Leaf Warbler
Common NameLimestone Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus calciatilis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish underparts. The head features a bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe, often bordered by a darker crown stripe. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' call and a simple, repetitive song, characteristic of many leaf warbler species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to limestone karst areas of central and northern Vietnam and adjacent parts of Laos.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Small size, Association with limestone karst habitats
Description
The Limestone Leaf Warbler is a small, active warbler with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It is characterized by a prominent yellow supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, typically foraging in the understory of limestone karst forests.
