Pallas's Warbler
Phylloscopus proregulus
The Pallas's Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) is a bird in the Phylloscopidae family. It typically measures 9-10cm in length. Its conservation status is Least Concern.
| Length | 9-10cm |
|---|---|
| Family | Phylloscopidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
Appearance of the Pallas's Warbler
This is a very small warbler with a relatively big head, a short tail and a slight bill. The birds that visit the region are usually first-winter birds. They are olive-greenish above, pale underneath with a dark strip over the eye and vivid yellow patches around the eyes. The wings have two whitish bars, the rump is yellow (but often not visible), there are yellow secondary feathers which give the wings a striped effect, and the legs are grey.
Where does the Pallas's Warbler live?
Tends to feed in proximity to the coast when migrating, and sycamore trees are also a favourite. When in its native Asian territories, it prefers forests and mountainous heights.
Pallas's Warbler behaviour
The Pallas's Warbler is agile and antsy, rarely stationary, twitching tail and wings while it eats. It hovers beneath leaves in order to collect insects, and may even dangle from foliage upside down. It can be highly camouflaged in bushes, and is usually closer to the canopy than to the base of trees.
What does the Pallas's Warbler eat?
Main source of food is insects.
Pallas's Warbler breeding & nesting
The Pallas's Warbler does not breed in the region.
Pallas's Warbler population
These birds depart their breeding territories in August and September, headed south-east. A small number, 78 a year on average, may reach Britain during autumn. These visiting birds are undertaking 'reverse migration', travelling the opposite route of others in the species. Birds return to their breeding grounds in April and May.
How to spot the Pallas's Warbler
Pallas's Warbler is found in the region towards the end of autumn, typically in October, and the visiting birds are usually of their first winter. The Scilly Isles and the East Anglian coast are prime spots to scout these birds.
What does the Pallas's Warbler sound like?
Has an ascending 'chu-eep' call.
