Sichuan Bush Warbler
NameSichuan Bush Warbler
Common NameSichuan Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella chengi
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUniform rufous-brown upperparts, paler buffy-white underparts, with a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye. The tail is relatively short and rounded.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, mechanical, insect-like ticking or whirring sound, often accelerating into a trill. Calls include a sharp 'tchik' note.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southern China, primarily found in Sichuan, but also occurring in parts of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi provinces.
Identifying FeaturesPlain brown plumage, Short, rounded tail, Faint pale supercilium, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Distinctive mechanical, insect-like song
Description
The Sichuan Bush Warbler is a small, rather plain brown warbler known for its skulking behavior in dense undergrowth. It is often heard more than seen, with a distinctive mechanical song.
