Whistler's Warbler
NameWhistler's Warbler
Common NameWhistler's Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus whistleri
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts contrast with olive-green upperparts. The head features a prominent yellow supercilium (eyebrow), a dark lateral crown stripe, and a yellow median crown stripe. A faint pale wing-bar may also be visible.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of high-pitched, clear, whistling notes, often accelerating and descending. Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'tseep'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, prominent yellow supercilium, dark lateral crown stripe, yellow median crown stripe, small size
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of montane forests, often flicking its tail as it moves.
