Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler
Phylloscopus occipitalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPhylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
- GenusPhylloscopus (Leaf Warblers)
- SpeciesPhylloscopus occipitalis (Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler)
About the Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler
The western crowned warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia. It winters in the forests of the Western Ghats. It prefers forests with high foliage complexity and tree density. The nest is built in a hole, and the typical clutch is four eggs.
The species has a distinctive crown stripe and two wing-bars. It often moves in small flocks or in mixed hunting parties. It can be identified by its large pale beak, grayish mantle, crown stripes, and pale legs. The western crowned warbler is an insectivore. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler in Langtang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Bandhavgarh National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler in Langtang National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler in Langtang National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Western Crowned Leaf-Warbler in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.