Dusky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuscatus
The Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) is a uncommon leaf warbler found in 50 countries, weighing about 9 g. The dusky warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic.
About the Dusky Warbler
The dusky warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic. The genus name Phylloscopus is from Ancient Greek phullon, "leaf", and skopos, "seeker". The specific fuscatus is from Latin fuscus "dark".
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What the Dusky Warbler sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Finland, Luxembourg, Czechia, Mexico, Iran, Cyprus, Ukraine.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in December. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Dusky Warbler look like?
- The dusky warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic.
- How big is a Dusky Warbler?
- The Dusky Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Dusky Warbler?
- The Dusky Warbler occurs in 50 countries, including Taiwan, India, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR China and China.
- What does a Dusky Warbler sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Dusky Warbler on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Dusky Warbler?
- The Dusky Warbler is most easily confused with the Hume's Leaf Warbler, the Arctic Warbler and the Green Warbler.
- Is the Dusky Warbler endangered?
- The Dusky Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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