Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler
NamePleske's Grasshopper Warbler
Common NamePleske's Grasshopper Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella pleskei
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting slightly with a paler, whitish to pale buff underside. It features a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and the flanks may show a brownish wash. The tail is relatively short and plain brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a characteristic, prolonged, insect-like reeling or trilling song, often delivered from dense cover. It can be quite monotonous and is similar to other grasshopper warblers.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds on small islands off the coasts of Korea, Japan, and Russia (e.g., Sakhalin, Kuril Islands). It migrates to winter in Southeast Asia, primarily the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown upperparts, Pale supercilium and dark eye-stripe, Secretive behavior in dense vegetation, Insect-like reeling song, Preference for coastal scrub and reedbeds
Description
Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler is a small, secretive warbler with a rather plain, brownish plumage. It typically inhabits dense coastal scrub and reedbeds, where it can be difficult to observe. The bird is often heard singing its distinctive insect-like reeling song from concealed perches.
