Pallas's Leaf Warbler
NamePallas's Leaf Warbler
Common NamePallas's Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus proregulus
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)5.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are bright yellowish-green, contrasting with pale whitish-grey underparts. Key features include a prominent long, bright yellow supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and a distinct yellow median crown stripe. It also has two yellowish wing bars and yellowish edges to its tertials.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'swee-eep'. The song is a rapid, high-pitched trill or series of notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tsu-tsu-tsu'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern Siberia, Mongolia, and northeastern China. It winters mainly in southern China, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is a rare but regular vagrant to Europe during autumn migration.
Identifying Featuresprominent yellow supercilium, yellow median crown stripe, two distinct yellowish wing bars, small size, bright yellowish-green upperparts
Description
The Pallas's Leaf Warbler is a tiny, active songbird known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive head pattern. It forages energetically among foliage, primarily feeding on insects.
