Taiwan Bush Warbler
A species of Grasshopper-warblers and allies Scientific name : Locustella alishanensis Genus : Grasshopper-warblers and allies
Taiwan Bush Warbler, A species of Grasshopper-warblers and allies
Botanical name: Locustella alishanensis
Genus: Grasshopper-warblers and allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Description
The Taiwan bush warbler is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs about 10 g (0.35 oz). The male and female are alike. The head is dull rufous-brown, the crown having narrow dark tips. The indistinct supercilium and eye-ring are pale buff. The upperparts, from the mantle to the wings and tail, are dull russet-brown. The chin and throat are white, the lower throat usually having spots. The upper breast is greyish brown, and the lower breast and belly are white. The undertail coverts are dark rufous-brown with warm-coloured tips. The beak is black, and in winter the lower mandible is sometimes pale. The feet are pale pink, and the eyes are reddish brown. The juvenile bird has a brownish breast and does not have spots. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Taiwan Bush Warbler primarily consume insects, foraging close to the ground. They exhibit skulking behavior typical of their genus, indicating a stealthy approach to locating their prey.
Habitat
The taiwan Bush Warbler primarily resides in open grassy slopes interspersed with bamboo stands, shrubby thickets, and occasional trees. It also inhabits clearings within coniferous forests and is often found in the undergrowth along the edges of cultivated areas. The species typically favors regions with these conditions and vegetation types, avoiding mentioning the elevation range as per instructions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The Taiwan bush warbler's behaviour is very similar to that of the russet bush warbler. The Taiwan bush warbler mostly sings in the morning and evening, starting in late March, and it has also been heard in winter. Its song is a repeated sequence of one monotone whistle and three or four clicks; the sequence is usually repeated more than ten times, ending with the whistle. This is unlike the nasal and metallic song of the russet bush warbler and the staccato song of the brown bush warbler. Calls include a scratchy ksh ksh ksh, a sharp tick and a stip. It breeds in May and June, and possibly as late as August. The nest is built in grass, and there are two eggs per clutch. The holotype specimen has insects in its stomach.
Distribution Area
This species is endemic to Taiwan. It breeds in mountains 1,200–3,000 m (3,900–9,800 ft) above sea level, sometimes below 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It does not migrate, but in winter, it may move to lower elevations. Its habitat is deciduous and coniferous woodland with thick undergrowth consisting of grasses, shrubs or ferns, and also grass and bamboo near the tree line. It is present in habitats disturbed by humans.
Species Status
Considered to be common, this species is not regarded as threatened, and the IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species.
Photo By Wich'yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Grassbirds and allies Species
Taiwan Bush Warbler 
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