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Sulphur-bellied Warbler (Phylloscopus griseolus)

Sulphur-bellied Warbler

Phylloscopus griseolus

Least Concern

Overview

The sulphur-bellied warbler is a species of leaf-warbler found in the Palearctic region, previously known as the olivaceous leaf-warbler. It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species inhabits rocky hill and scrub forest habitats across a range that includes Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Central Asian Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Diet

Like other leaf-warblers, it gleans insects from small branches and leaves. It forages in small groups, often keeping low in the vegetation and sometimes hopping on the ground.

Did you know?

The bird is characterised by a single-note cheep call, which stands out in the otherwise subtle acoustic environment of its scrub habitats.

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