Buff-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus subaffinis
棕腹柳莺
Introduction
A species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae), formerly classified within the Old World warbler assemblage. It breeds in China and migrates south to winter in northern Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat consists of temperate forests. The species is characterized by its preference for breeding on hillsides in open scrub habitat and foraging behavior in low vegetation.
Description
A small warbler with yellowish underparts and greenish-gray upperparts. The bill features a dark tip. Overall plumage is relatively subdued compared to similar species.
Identification
Similar in appearance to the Tickell's Leaf Warbler but notably duller in coloration. Best identified by its distinctive short two-note call, which distinguishes it from related species.
Distribution & Habitat
Breeds throughout China. Migratory, wintering in northern regions of Southeast Asia. Inhabits temperate forests during the breeding season.
Behavior & Ecology
Forages actively in low vegetation. Breeds on hillsides within open scrub habitat. Produces a short two-note call as its primary vocalization.
Conservation
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Culture
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Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Phylloscopidae
- Genus
- Phylloscopus
- eBird Code
- butwar1
Distribution
breeds alpine scrub of central and southern China to southeastern Tibet; winters southern China from Yunnan eastward, and northern southeastern Asia
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.