Buff-throated warbler
The buff-throated warbler (Phylloscopus subaffinis) is a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae). It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage.
| Buff-throated warbler | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Phylloscopidae |
| Genus: | Phylloscopus |
| Species: | P. subaffinis |
| Binomial name | |
| Phylloscopus subaffinis Ogilvie-Grant, 1900 | |
It breeds in China and winters down toward northern Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is temperate forests.
Description
Its underparts are yellowish, and its upperparts are greenish-gray.[2] Its bill has a dark tip.[2] It is similar to the Tickell's Leaf Warbler, but duller in color.[2]
Vocalization
It can be identified by its short two-note call.[2]
Diet
It forages in low vegetation.[2]
Breeding
It breeds on hillsides in open scrub habitat.[2]
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Phylloscopus subaffinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22715275A94446693. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22715275A94446693.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Clement, Peter (2020-03-04), "Buff-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus subaffinis)", Birds of the World, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, retrieved 2024-02-22
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