Sri Lanka Bush Warbler
NameSri Lanka Bush Warbler
Common NameSri Lanka Bush Warbler
Scientific NameElaphrornis palliseri
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has dull olive-brown upperparts, rufous-brown flanks, and a pale throat and belly. It features a noticeable pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its tail is relatively long and often fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, loud, and far-carrying song, often described as a series of whistles or a 'chip-chip-chip-churr' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the central highlands of Sri Lanka, typically found in high-altitude montane cloud forests.
Identifying FeaturesEndemic to Sri Lanka highlands, Dull olive-brown upperparts with rufous flanks, Pale supercilium and dark eye-stripe, Shy, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Distinctive loud song
Description
The Sri Lanka Bush Warbler is a small, shy, and elusive bird endemic to the montane forests of Sri Lanka. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near water, and is known for its distinctive loud song.
