Sichuan Leaf Warbler

The Sichuan leaf warbler, Phylloscopus forresti, is a diminutive and active bird, a member of the leaf warbler family that flits through the foliage of central China's forests.

Identification Tips

This species can be identified by its overall greenish upperparts and pale underparts, which are characteristic of many leaf warblers. Its precise field marks, however, require a keen eye to distinguish from its congeners.

Habitat

The Sichuan leaf warbler makes its home in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, as well as in areas where forests have been heavily degraded.

Distribution

As its name suggests, this bird is endemic to central China, where it occupies a range that is both specific and restricted.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Sichuan leaf warbler as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face an immediate threat of extinction in the wild.