Yellowish-bellied Bush Warbler
NameYellowish-bellied Bush Warbler
Common NameYellowish-bellied Bush Warbler
Scientific NameCettia acanthizoides
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with rufous-brown wings and tail. The underparts are distinctly yellowish-buff, particularly on the belly. It has a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, explosive, and complex song, often starting with a few introductory notes followed by a rapid, jumbled series of whistles and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, extending through parts of Southeast Asia, and into central and southern China.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellowish belly, rufous-brown wings and tail, pale supercilium, skulking behavior in dense vegetation
Description
This small, secretive warbler is typically found skulking in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and contrasting yellowish underparts, often only glimpsed as it moves through vegetation.
