Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus
The Two-barred Warbler, *Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus*, is a petite and highly active passerine belonging to the Old World leaf warbler family Phylloscopidae. Measuring approximately 11-12.5 cm (4.3-4.9 inches) in length and weighing a mere 7-10 grams, its olive-green upperparts contrast subtly with its whitish underparts, often showcasing a yellowish wash on the flanks. Its most diagnostic field marks are the two prominent, pale wing-bars on a darker wing, distinguishing it from its closely re...
Breeding primarily in coniferous and mixed forests, often near riparian areas and at higher elevations; winters in broadleaf forests, scrub, and occasionally cultivated areas at lower elevations.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on small invertebrates such as caterpillars, beetles, flies, and spiders gleaned from foliage or caught in flight.
This warbler exhibits ceaseless activity, constantly flitting through the canopy and understory in search of food. Foraging primarily by gleaning insects from leaves and twigs, it frequently hovers or performs short aerial sallies to catch flying prey. During the breeding season, males establish ...
The breeding range of the Two-barred Warbler extends across a vast swathe of eastern Palearctic Asia, from central Siberia east of the Yenisei River through northeastern China, Mongolia, and North Korea, south to mountainous regions. Its primary wintering grounds are located in Southeast Asia, en...
Least Concern
- Its scientific name, *Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus*, translates to 'leaf-gleaner with lead-grey tarsi,' aptly describing its characteristic leg color. - For decades, the Two-barred Warbler was considered a subspecies of the Greenish Warbler (*P. trochiloides*) before genetic and vocal differences...