Philippine Scrub Warbler

Sylvietta philippae

The Philippine Scrub Warbler (Sylvietta philippae) is a small, elusive bird found in the Philippines. It has a distinctive olive-brown plumage with a pale underbelly and a short, slender bill. This species is known for its melodious, high-pitched song that is often heard in dense scrub habitats. The Philippine Scrub Warbler is primarily insectivorous, foraging for small insects and larvae among the dense vegetation. It is typically found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in scrublands and secondary growth. Due to habitat loss and degradation, the population of the Philippine Scrub Warbler is declining, and it is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Scrublands, forests, and secondary growth