Sooty-faced Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus fuligiventer

The Sooty-faced Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer) is a small, insectivorous bird found in the eastern Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive sooty face mask. This warbler is known for its energetic foraging behavior, often seen flitting about in the canopy of montane forests and bamboo thickets. It has a high-pitched, insect-like song that is often heard during the breeding season. The Sooty-faced Leaf Warbler is a migratory species, breeding in the highlands and wintering in lower elevations.

Habitat: Montane forests and bamboo thickets