Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus cebuensis
The Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus cebuensis) is a rare leaf warbler found only in the Philippines, weighing about 9 g. The lemon-throated leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.










About the Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler
The lemon-throated leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Negros and Cebu.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler look like?
- The lemon-throated leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.
- How big is a Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler?
- The Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler?
- The Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler?
- The Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler is most easily confused with the Brooks's Leaf Warbler, the Lompobattang Leaf Warbler and the Ijima's Leaf Warbler.
- Is the Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler endangered?
- The Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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