Passeriformes / Phylloscopidae / Phylloscopus
Yellow-vented Warbler
Phylloscopus cantator · 黄胸柳莺
Introduction
A small leaf warbler in the family Phylloscopidae, formerly classified within the Old World warbler assemblage. Inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests across Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. One of the smallest warbler species, weighing only 6-7 grams.
Description
A diminutive leaf warbler measuring approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) in length with a body mass of 6-7 g. No detailed plumage description is provided in available sources.
Distribution & Habitat
Resident in the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asian highlands, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. Occupies subtropical and tropical moist montane forest habitats.
Behavior & Ecology
No detailed behavioral information is available in current sources.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Phylloscopidae
- Genus
- Phylloscopus
Subspecies (2)
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Phylloscopus cantator cantator
breeds mountains of Sikkim and northeastern India to Myanmar; winters to northwestern Thailand
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
