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Chestnut-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps)

Chestnut-crowned Warbler

Phylloscopus castaniceps

Least Concern

Overview

The chestnut-crowned warbler is a species of leaf warbler found across parts of South and Southeast Asia. It was formerly included in the 'Old World warbler' assemblage and is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. Its range extends across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Diet

The chestnut-crowned warbler is primarily insectivorous and arboreal in its feeding habits.

Did you know?

Although it is not considered migratory, the bird may make small seasonal movements to higher or lower elevations.

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