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Chinese Leaf Warbler - BirdForum Opus

Phylloscopus yunnanensis
Photo by rockfowl
Location: Zushan FP, China

Identification

9-10cm A small, relatively robust warbler, very similar in structure and plumage to Pallas's Leaf-warbler.

Distribution

Breeds in C and NE China - East Qinghai, South Gansu, Shanxi and Hebei to Sichuan and Shaanxi possibly wintering in S E Asia.

Taxonomy

See the page for Pallas's Leaf Warbler, taxonomy section, for details on the fact that this species used to be lumped with three others.

Habitat

Breeds in mountain forests primarily in low deciduous broadleaf secondary growth with mixed Spruce or Fir trees usually between 1000-2800m.

Behaviour

External Links

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