Phylloscopus presbytes
The Timor Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus presbytes) is a small, active passerine endemic to the island of Timor. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm in length, it exhibits classic leaf warbler characteristics with olive-green upperparts and clean yellowish-white underparts, often with a hint of yellow wash on the flanks. A striking yellowish supercilium contrasts sharply with a dark eyestripe, aiding in identification. Its slender, pointed bill is dark, and its legs are dark grey. There are no signi...
Primarily inhabits montane and submontane evergreen forests, extending into more open woodlands and secondary growth. Typically found at elevations above 600 meters, but can descend to lower altitudes.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small insects, larvae, and spiders gleaned from foliage and bark. May occasionally consume small berries or nectar.
A highly active, diurnal bird, the Timor Leaf Warbler constantly moves through the foliage, often in the mid to upper canopy. It is primarily an arboreal insectivore, employing gleaning techniques to extract insects and larvae from leaves and small branches, and occasionally performing aerial sal...
The Timor Leaf Warbler is exclusively endemic to the island of Timor, which is politically divided between East Timor (Timor-Leste) and Indonesia (West Timor). Its distribution spans suitable montane and submontane forest habitats across both parts of the island, with a preference for higher elev...
Least Concern
- Endemic to the island of Timor, making it a unique avian treasure of the Lesser Sundas. - Despite its restricted range, it occupies a diverse set of forest types, from dense montane forests to more open woodlands. - Its specific epithet "presbytes" means "old man" in Greek, perhaps referencing ...