Genus Phylloscopus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Phylloscopidae Scientific name Phylloscopus occipitalis Higher classification Leaf warbler Order Passerine | |
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Similar Brooks's leaf warbler, Tytler's leaf warbler, Leaf warbler, Bird, Large‑billed leaf warbler | ||
Western crowned warbler
The western crowned warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia. It winters in the forests of the Western Ghats.
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The nest is built in a hole, and the typical clutch is four eggs.
The species has a distinctive crown stripe and two wing-bars. It often moves in small flocks or in mixed hunting parties.
Western crowned warbler white eye and blue throated fly catcher
References
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