Western Crowned Warbler
NameWestern Crowned Warbler
Common NameWestern Crowned Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus occipitalis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks and vent. The head shows a prominent pale yellow supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and a distinct pale yellow median crown stripe. Two faint yellowish wing bars are often present.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'swee-swee'. The song is a rapid, high-pitched trill or series of clear, ringing notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and adjacent regions of Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and China. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresprominent pale median crown stripe, pale yellow supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-green upperparts, whitish underparts, small size
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It features a distinctive pale crown stripe and a prominent supercilium, often foraging high in the canopy of broadleaf forests.
