Long-tailed Bush Warbler
NameLong-tailed Bush Warbler
Common NameLong-tailed Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella caudata
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, often with faint streaking on the crown and back. Underparts are paler grayish-brown, with a whitish throat and belly. It features a faint pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, complementing its distinctive long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, often insect-like trills or buzzing notes, which can accelerate or vary in pitch. It also produces sharp 'tchik' or 'tsip' alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found in the mountains of Luzon, Mindoro, Panay, Negros, and Mindanao.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Plain olive-brown plumage, Faint pale supercilium, Skulking behavior, Insect-like trilling song
Description
This medium-sized warbler is characterized by its plain olive-brown plumage and notably long, graduated tail. It is a shy and skulking bird, typically found foraging for insects within dense undergrowth of montane forests.
