Western Crowned Warbler
Phylloscopus occipitalis
The Western Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) is a rare leaf warbler found in 5 countries, weighing about 9 g. The western crowned warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia.
About the Western Crowned Warbler
The western crowned warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia. It winters in the forests of the Western Ghats. It prefers forests with high foliage complexity and tree density.
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How to identify it
It can be identified by its large pale beak, grayish mantle, crown stripes, and pale legs.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Bangladesh.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Western Crowned Warbler?
- It can be identified by its large pale beak, grayish mantle, crown stripes, and pale legs.
- How big is a Western Crowned Warbler?
- The Western Crowned Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Western Crowned Warbler?
- The Western Crowned Warbler occurs in 5 countries, including India, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan.
- What birds look similar to a Western Crowned Warbler?
- The Western Crowned Warbler is most easily confused with the Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler, the Radde's Warbler and the Mountain Chiffchaff.
- Is the Western Crowned Warbler endangered?
- The Western Crowned Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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