Philippine Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus olivaceus
The Philippine Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus olivaceus) is a rare leaf warbler found only in the Philippines, weighing about 10 g. The Philippine leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.


About the Philippine Leaf Warbler
The Philippine leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands Bohol, Samar, Leyte, Negros, Mindanao, Basilan and the Sulu Archipelago.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, 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 Philippine Leaf Warbler look like?
- The Philippine leaf warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.
- How big is a Philippine Leaf Warbler?
- The Philippine Leaf Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Philippine Leaf Warbler?
- The Philippine Leaf Warbler is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Philippine Leaf Warbler?
- The Philippine Leaf Warbler is most easily confused with the Timor Leaf Warbler, the Lompobattang Leaf Warbler and the Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler.
- Is the Philippine Leaf Warbler endangered?
- The Philippine Leaf Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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