Emei Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus emeiensis
The Emei Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus emeiensis) is a legendary leaf warbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 11 g. The Emei leaf warbler is a species of leaf warbler.
About the Emei Leaf Warbler
The Emei leaf warbler is a species of leaf warbler. It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage.
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How to identify it
The Emei leaf warbler is a small passerine, measuring 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) in length. Its crown is greyish-green, slightly darker at rear than in front, with a pale median crown-stripe that is poorly marked in front, and slightly but noticeably broader, paler and more distinct at rear. It has a prominent pale yellowish-tinged supercilium and a distinct dark eye-stripe; the rest of ear-coverts are paler, with faint dark mottling. Its upperparts are dull green, clearly paler than the sides of its crown and eye-stripe. Voice: The song is a clear, slightly quivering, straight trill between about 4 and 6 kHz, usually lasting 3–4 seconds. Every male displays several verse types; up to eight have been recorded from a single individual. The song is very different from those of the sympatric Claudia's leaf warbler and Kloss's leaf warbler.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, October, with peak activity in May. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Emei Leaf Warbler?
- The Emei leaf warbler is a small passerine, measuring 11–12 cm (4.3–4.7 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Emei Leaf Warbler?
- The Emei Leaf Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see an Emei Leaf Warbler?
- The Emei Leaf Warbler occurs in 2 countries, including China and Hong Kong SAR China.
- What birds look similar to an Emei Leaf Warbler?
- The Emei Leaf Warbler is most easily confused with the Limestone Leaf Warbler, the Hainan Leaf Warbler and the Gansu Leaf Warbler.
- Is the Emei Leaf Warbler endangered?
- The Emei Leaf Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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