Western Crowned Warbler

Overview

The western crowned warbler, Phylloscopus occipitalis, is a leaf warbler that breeds in Central Asia and winters in the forests of the Western Ghats. The species is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• A large pale beak and pale legs.
• A grayish mantle with a distinctive crown stripe.
• Two wing-bars on the plumage.

Habitat

It prefers forests with high foliage complexity and tree density. The species breeds in Central Asia and spends the winter in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Diet

The western crowned warbler is an insectivore. It often forages in small flocks or as part of mixed hunting parties.

Did you know?

The bird constructs its nest inside a hole, typically laying a clutch of four eggs.