Japanese Bush Warbler
A species of Typical Bush Warblers Scientific name : Horornis diphone Genus : Typical Bush Warblers
Japanese Bush Warbler, A species of Typical Bush Warblers
Botanical name: Horornis diphone
Genus: Typical Bush Warblers
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Description General Info
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Description
The Japanese bush warbler is olive brown above and tending toward dusky colors below. It has pale eyebrows. It has a beak that curves up making it look like it is smiling. The bird is typically 15.5 centimetres (6.1 in) in length.
Size
18 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
2-5 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Japanese Bush Warbler, primarily consumes insect larvae, spiders, and seeds. This bird forages through foliage and underbrush, employing adept hunting techniques. Unique adaptations include a specialized bill for gleaning small prey items from intricate spaces.
Habitat
The japanese Bush Warbler primarily dwells in dense undergrowth across diverse terrains, preferring environments of hill and montane forests up to 3000 meters. Habitats include tall grasslands with interspersed bushes, bamboo thickets, and black pine areas. Adapted to both untouched and altered landscapes, japanese Bush Warbler's range covers broad regions of East Asia and the Pacific. It exhibits seasonal migration, ascending in summer and descending to lower altitudes, including urban parks and coastal scrub, during winter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Platform
Distribution Area
The Japanese bush warbler is a common year-round resident throughout Japan (except Hokkaidō) and the northern Philippines. In summer the Japanese bush warbler can also be found in Hokkaidō, Manchuria, Korea, and central China. In winter, the bush-warbler can also be found in southern China and Taiwan. It was introduced to Oahu between 1929–1941 and has since spread throughout the main Hawaiian Islands. In summer it ranges from low hills to high mountains, preferring bamboo thickets and black pine trees. In winter it seeks cover at lower elevations.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Warblers Genus
Typical Bush Warblers Species
Japanese Bush Warbler