Pale-legged Leaf Warbler
A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies Scientific name : Phylloscopus tenellipes Genus : Chiffchaffs And Allies
Pale-legged Leaf Warbler, A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies
Botanical name: Phylloscopus tenellipes
Genus: Chiffchaffs And Allies
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Description
Description
It is 12 cm in length with brownish upperparts and a contrasting greyish-brown crown and nape. The whitish supercilium contrasts strongly, not reaching the forehead but extending well behind the eyes. Its eyeline is dark brown and wider behind the eye. Cheeks mottled pale brown and throat whitish. White undertail coverts contrast with paler olive-brown rump and uppertail coverts, lacks greenish tinge. Breast and belly whitish, washed pale brown. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Pale-legged Leaf Warbler primarily consumes small insects, foraging actively in low vegetation or on the ground within undergrowth. Its characteristic behavior includes tail-pumping while seeking food.
Habitat
The pale-legged Leaf Warbler is commonly found in sparse deciduous forests and woodlands, particularly along river valleys and in hilly undergrowths. During the non-breeding season, it prefers habitats such as mangroves and lowland scrubs. These environments provide the pale-legged Leaf Warbler with optimal conditions for foraging and nesting, supporting their life cycle throughout the year.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Phylloscopidae Genus
Chiffchaffs And Allies Species
Pale-legged Leaf Warbler 
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