
Sulphur-breasted Warbler
A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies Scientific name : Phylloscopus ricketti Genus : Chiffchaffs And Allies
Sulphur-breasted Warbler, A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies
Botanical name: Phylloscopus ricketti
Genus: Chiffchaffs And Allies
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Description

The sulphur-breasted warbler (Phylloscopus ricketti) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It breeds in China; it winters to Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Sulphur-breasted Warbler's diet consists primarily of small invertebrates. It forages alone or in pairs, and joins mixed-species groups in the non-breeding season. It feeds in the canopy, actively running and hopping among foliage to glean food from leaves and branches, and making sallies to snatch insects from treetops.
Habitat
Sulphur-breasted Warbler predominantly inhabits mixed deciduous and semi-evergreen forests, favoring areas where juniper trees flourish. It is also found in terrains with sparse vegetation and stunted bushes typically associated with hillsides. The species tends to reside in regions that feature these general environmental conditions.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Phylloscopidae Genus
Chiffchaffs And Allies Species
Sulphur-breasted Warbler