White-striped Warbler
NameWhite-striped Warbler
Common NameWhite-striped Warbler
Scientific NamePteruthius intermedius
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark grey crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. The back, wings, and rump are olive-green, contrasting with a yellowish-brown tail. Underparts are whitish to pale grey, and the cheeks are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'chee-wit' or 'tew-tew-tew'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark grey crown, Olive-green upperparts, Pale underparts, Small size
Description
This small, active bird is characterized by its distinctive head pattern, featuring a dark crown and a prominent white stripe above the eye. It typically forages for insects in the mid-story and canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often joining mixed-species flocks.
