Sulphur-bellied Warbler
NameSulphur-bellied Warbler
Common NameSulphur-bellied Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus griseolus
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grayish-brown, contrasting with pale yellowish underparts that are brightest on the belly and vent. It has a prominent yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender and dark, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a soft, repeated 'chiff-chaff' or 'tsip'. The song is a simple, often monotonous series of notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Central Asia, from Afghanistan through the Himalayas to western China. It migrates south to winter primarily in peninsular India and Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesYellowish supercilium, Dull grayish-brown upperparts, Pale yellowish underparts, especially on the belly, Dark eye-stripe, Plain overall appearance
Description
A small, rather plain warbler with dull grayish-brown upperparts and a distinctive yellowish wash on its underparts, particularly the belly. It is an active forager, typically found in trees and shrubs, often flicking its tail.
