Pale-legged Leaf Warbler

Overview

The pale-legged leaf warbler (Phylloscopus tenellipes) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae, first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1860. The species is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• 12 cm in length with brownish upperparts and a contrasting greyish-brown crown and nape.
• Whitish supercilium that contrasts strongly, not reaching the forehead but extending well behind the eyes.
• Dark brown eyeline that is wider behind the eye, with cheeks mottled pale brown and a whitish throat.
• White undertail coverts contrasting with paler olive-brown rump and uppertail coverts lacking a greenish tinge.
• Song consists of a 'tiriririririririri' repeating.

Habitat

The species is found in Manchuria and winters in Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat consists of temperate forests.