Taiwan Bush Warbler
NameTaiwan Bush Warbler
Common NameTaiwan Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella alishanensis
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain warm brown, contrasting with a pale whitish throat and belly. The flanks are buffy-brown, and a faint pale supercilium may be present above a dark eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a loud, explosive, and often repetitive song, consisting of sharp, ringing notes, frequently described as 'chi-chi-chi-chi-chi'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the mountainous regions of Taiwan, typically found at elevations between 1,000 and 2,800 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plain brown plumage, whitish throat, secretive behavior, distinctive loud song, endemic to Taiwan's mountains
Description
A small, secretive warbler endemic to the mountains of Taiwan, typically found in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its plain brown plumage and a distinctive, loud, and explosive song.
