Smoky Warbler
NameSmoky Warbler
Common NameSmoky Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus fuligiventer
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brownish-grey, often with a slight olive tinge. Underparts are paler, ranging from buffy-white to pale greyish-brown. It features a faint, pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a soft, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a short, sharp 'chip'. The song is a simple, repetitive series of high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the central and eastern Himalayas, its range extends through parts of Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab brownish-grey plumage, faint pale supercilium, dark legs, active foraging behavior
Description
The Smoky Warbler is a small, drab leaf warbler characterized by its brownish-grey plumage and active foraging behavior. It typically inhabits dense scrub and subalpine forests, often found at high altitudes.
