Phylloscopus intermedius
The White-spectacled Warbler (*Phylloscopus intermedius*) is a diminutive yet striking songbird belonging to the family Phylloscopidae, renowned for its characteristic 'spectacles'. Measuring approximately 9.5 to 11 cm in length with a slight build and weighing between 5 and 8 grams, its appearance is defined by its distinct head pattern. This small warbler sports olive-green upperparts and pale yellowish-white underparts, often with a brighter yellow wash on its throat and breast, fading to ...
This warbler primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, dense scrub, and open woodlands, typically found at elevations ranging from 1,000 to over 3,000 meters.
The White-spectacled Warbler primarily feeds on small insects, their larvae, and spiders, which it gleans actively from foliage or occasionally catches during short aerial pursuits.
The White-spectacled Warbler is a highly active and agile insectivore, spending its days continuously foraging through foliage. It exhibits diurnal activity, gleaning insects and spiders from leaves and twigs with rapid, acrobatic movements, often making short aerial sallies to catch flying prey....
The White-spectacled Warbler has a broad, though somewhat fragmented, distribution across the Himalayan foothills and Southeast Asia. Its breeding range extends from Uttarakhand in northern India, eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, and into Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur. It is also found bre...
Least Concern
- Its common name directly refers to its most striking feature: the prominent white eye-ring and supraloral stripe, creating a 'spectacled' appearance. - Despite its widespread range across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, it is often considered a monotypic species, meaning it has no officially ...