Pale-legged Leaf Warbler
NamePale-legged Leaf Warbler
Common NamePale-legged Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus tenellipes
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts. It has a prominent pale yellowish-white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) that extends behind the eye, bordered by a dark eye-stripe. The legs are notably pale, typically pinkish-brown or yellowish-pink.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a distinctive series of clear, whistled notes, often described as 'twee-twee-twee-choo-choo'. Calls include a soft 'chip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Asia, including southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, Korea, and Japan. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, ranging from Thailand and Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale supercilium, Pale pinkish-brown legs, Plain olive-brown upperparts, Absence of wing bars, Small, slender bill
Description
This small, active leaf warbler is characterized by its plain olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts. It forages primarily for insects in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, often flicking its wings and tail.
