Pale-legged Warbler
NamePale-legged Warbler
Common NamePale-legged Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus tenellipes
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.8
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to brownish-green, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks and throat. It features a prominent pale yellowish supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The legs are notably pale, often yellowish-pink or flesh-colored.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, high-pitched, somewhat mournful whistles, often described as 'swee-swee-swee-swee'. Calls include a soft 'chip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in northeastern Asia, including parts of Siberia, Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, northeastern China, and North Korea. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, ranging from Thailand and Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesPale yellowish supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Olive-green upperparts, Pale, flesh-colored legs, Small size
Description
The Pale-legged Warbler is a small, active leaf warbler with olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It is characterized by its distinctive pale supercilium and pale legs, foraging primarily in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests.
