Manchurian Bush-Warbler
NameManchurian Bush-Warbler
Common NameManchurian Bush-Warbler
Scientific NameCettia ussuriensis
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain reddish-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts, especially on the belly. It features a prominent pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its flanks are often washed with rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, explosive, and often repetitive series of notes, typically described as a 'chip-chip-chip-churr' or similar, delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern Asia, including parts of Manchuria, the Russian Far East, and Korea. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain reddish-brown upperparts, Pale supercilium, Relatively long tail, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Loud, explosive song
Description
The Manchurian Bush-Warbler is a small, rather plain brown warbler known for its skulking behavior in dense undergrowth. It has a relatively long tail and a distinctive pale supercilium, often heard but rarely seen.
