Hainan Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus hainanus
海南柳莺
Introduction
A small Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. Endemic to the mountainous regions of southern Hainan Island, China. Inhabits primary, selectively logged, and secondary forest as well as scrub at elevations of 640-1,500 meters above sea level. The species has a highly restricted range and is known from only a small number of sites. Although locally common in parts of its range, the overall population is small, estimated at 1,500-7,000 mature individuals. Threatened primarily by habitat loss and fragmentation, though it occurs in several protected areas.
Distribution & Habitat
Restricted to the mountains of southern Hainan Island, China. Inhabits primary, selectively logged, and secondary forest as well as scrub vegetation at elevations ranging from 640 to 1,500 meters (2,100-4,920 feet) above sea level. May have previously occupied lowland forest habitats, but very little of those remain on the island.
Conservation
The population is estimated at 1,500-7,000 mature individuals and is considered small overall. The species is known from a limited number of sites and faces ongoing threats from habitat loss and forest fragmentation. Occurs within a number of protected areas across its range.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Phylloscopidae
- Genus
- Phylloscopus
- eBird Code
- halwar1
Distribution
Hainan (southern China)
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.