Passeriformes / Phylloscopidae / Phylloscopus
Sulphur-bellied Warbler
Phylloscopus griseolus · 灰柳莺
Introduction
Species of leaf-warbler found in the Palearctic region, occurring in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Central Asian Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Inhabits rocky hill and scrub forest habitats. Gleans insects from small branches and leaves. Found in small groups with a tendency to forage low in vegetation, sometimes hopping on the ground. Vocalization is a single-note 'cheep' call.
Distribution & Habitat
Palearctic range extending through Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Central Asian Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Inhabits rocky hill and scrub forest habitats.
Behavior & Ecology
Forages by gleaning insects from small branches and leaves. Typically occurs in small groups. Shows a tendency to forage low in the vegetation, occasionally hopping on the ground. Produces a single-note 'cheep' call.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Phylloscopidae
- Genus
- Phylloscopus
Distribution
breeds alpine scrub of southern Asia; winters in northern peninsular India
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.
