Passeriformes / Phylloscopidae / Phylloscopus
Hainan Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus hainanus · 海南柳莺
Introduction
Species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. Endemic to mountains of southern Hainan Island, China. Inhabits primary, selectively logged, and secondary forest as well as scrub at elevations of 640–1,500 m. Overall population is small, estimated at 1500–7000 mature individuals.
Distribution & Habitat
Endemic to mountains of southern Hainan Island, China. Occurs in primary, selectively logged, and secondary forest as well as scrub at elevations of 640–1,500 m (2,100–4,920 ft) above sea level. Might have previously inhabited lowland forests. Known from a small number of sites only but occurs in a number of protected areas.
Conservation
Overall population is small, estimated at 1500–7000 mature individuals. Threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Phylloscopidae
- Genus
- Phylloscopus
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.
