White-winged Warbler
NameWhite-winged Warbler
Common NameWhite-winged Warbler
Scientific NameRhipidura cockerelli
FamilyRhipiduridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark grey, contrasting with a clean white throat and upper breast. The back and rump are a distinctive olive-yellow, transitioning to greyish-brown on the wings. It features a prominent white supercilium and a dark line through the eye. Underparts are white, and outer tail feathers are white, visible when fanned.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, often squeaky or chattering notes, sometimes delivered with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands and Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, white throat, olive-yellow back, white supercilium, active fantail behavior, white outer tail feathers
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its grey head, white throat, and olive-yellow back. It frequently fans its tail and flits through the undergrowth, primarily foraging for insects.
