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Passeriformes / Phylloscopidae / Phylloscopus

Grey-hooded Warbler

Phylloscopus xanthoschistos · 灰头柳莺

IUCN: Least Concern Found in China

Introduction

A leaf warbler in family Phylloscopidae, formerly classified within the Old World warbler assemblage. Inhabits temperate forests of the Himalayas. Most distinctive for its warbling song, for which it is most famous.

Distribution & Habitat

Found in the Himalayas. Inhabits temperate forest habitats.

Behavior & Ecology

Best known for its warbling song.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Taxonomy

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Phylloscopidae
Genus
Phylloscopus

Vocalizations

Sagnik Dutta Roy · CC_BY_4_0

Subspecies (5)

  • Phylloscopus xanthoschistos albosuperciliaris

    northern Pakistan (east from Kohat), Kashmir, and northern India eastward to western Nepal

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.