Two-barred Warbler
NameTwo-barred Warbler
Common NameTwo-barred Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus plumbeitarsus
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, whitish underparts, a prominent pale supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and two distinct pale wing bars, with the upper bar often shorter. The legs are typically dark.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, thin 'tseep' call and a rapid, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Siberia and northeastern Asia, including parts of Russia, Mongolia, and China. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Identifying Featurestwo prominent wing bars, pale supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-green upperparts, small size, dark legs
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and whitish underparts. It forages primarily for insects in the canopy of coniferous and mixed forests, often near water.
