Eastern Crowned Warbler

Phylloscopus poliocephalus

The Eastern Crowned Warbler is a small, insectivorous bird found in the forests of East Asia. It is known for its olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive crown pattern with a yellow central stripe bordered by black. This species is highly migratory, breeding in the coniferous and mixed forests of Siberia and northern China, and wintering in Southeast Asia. It forages actively in the canopy, gleaning insects from foliage and branches. The Eastern Crowned Warbler's breeding habitat includes dense, moist, and mature forests with a well-developed understory. This species is known for its distinctive high-pitched song that is often heard during the breeding season.

Habitat: Coniferous and mixed forests