Long-tailed Bush Warbler

Locustella caudata

Grasshopper Warblers, Grassbirds, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Long-tailed Bush Warbler (Locustella caudata) is a rare grasshopper warblers, grassbirds, and alli found only in the Philippines, weighing about 23 g. The long-tailed bush warbler also known as the Long-tailed grasshopper-warbler is a species of grass warbler.

Least ConcernRareEndemicEats invertebratesforest23 g

About the Long-tailed Bush Warbler

The long-tailed bush warbler also known as the Long-tailed grasshopper-warbler is a species of grass warbler. It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage. It is found only in the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao and Luzon.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Long-tailed Bush Warbler look like?
The long-tailed bush warbler also known as the Long-tailed grasshopper-warbler is a species of grass warbler.
How big is a Long-tailed Bush Warbler?
The Long-tailed Bush Warbler is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
Where can you see a Long-tailed Bush Warbler?
The Long-tailed Bush Warbler is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Bush Warbler?
The Long-tailed Bush Warbler is most easily confused with the Brown Bush Warbler, the Sulawesi Bush Warbler and the Spotted Bush Warbler.
Is the Long-tailed Bush Warbler endangered?
The Long-tailed Bush Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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