Yellow-streaked Warbler
NameYellow-streaked Warbler
Common NameYellow-streaked Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus armandii
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-olive, contrasting with paler, whitish to pale yellowish-buff underparts. It features a prominent, long pale yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) that stands out against a dark eye-stripe and dark loral stripe. The crown often shows a faint pale median stripe, and there are no wing bars.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and descending in pitch. Calls typically include a sharp 'tchip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in central and northern China, migrating south to winter in parts of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Brownish-olive upperparts, No wing bars, Pale legs
Description
The Yellow-streaked Warbler is a medium-sized leaf warbler characterized by its relatively plain brownish-olive plumage and a distinctive pale supercilium. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the undergrowth and canopy of montane forests.
