Philippine Leaf Warbler
NamePhilippine Leaf Warbler
Common NamePhilippine Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus olivaceus
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with pale yellowish-white underparts. It features a faint yellowish supercilium, a dark loral stripe, and a pale eye-ring. The wings and tail are dusky with olive-green edgings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a thin, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call and a squeaky, high-pitched song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, occurring on numerous islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Leyte, Negros, Panay, and others.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, pale yellowish-white underparts, faint supercilium, dark loral stripe, pale eye-ring, active foraging
Description
A small, active warbler characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale yellowish-white underparts. It constantly forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, gleaning insects from leaves and twigs.
