Brown Woodland Warbler
A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies Scientific name : Phylloscopus umbrovirens Genus : Chiffchaffs And Allies
Brown Woodland Warbler, A species of Chiffchaffs And Allies
Botanical name: Phylloscopus umbrovirens
Genus: Chiffchaffs And Allies
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Description
The brown woodland warbler (Phylloscopus umbrovirens) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown Woodland Warbler primarily consumes small insects, including flies and moth larvae, as well as spiders. Brown Woodland Warbler forages alone or in pairs, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks. Its active feeding style involves searching through foliage and making quick flights to catch prey.
Habitat
The brown Woodland Warbler predominantly inhabits montane forests and woodlands, favoring areas with gorges and scrub. Its preferred environment consists of open Hagenia woodlands and tree-heath regions in the northern part of its range, with an affinity for juniper forests in some locales. Generally, the bird is found in higher elevations compared to its close relatives within the genus Phylloscopus.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Yemen. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Phylloscopidae Genus
Chiffchaffs And Allies Species
Brown Woodland Warbler