Japanese Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus xanthodryas
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPhylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers)
- GenusPhylloscopus (Leaf Warblers)
- SpeciesPhylloscopus xanthodryas (Japanese Leaf Warbler)
About the Japanese Leaf Warbler
The Japanese leaf warbler (Phylloscopus xanthodryas) is a leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae). The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863. It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage. It is closely related to the Arctic warbler and the Kamchatka leaf warbler, to which it was formerly considered conspecific.
It is found throughout Japan, except on Hokkaido; it winters to Southeast Asia. The Japanese Leaf-Warbler is sized between 12–13 cm in length. They typically have darker green upper body feathers, with an under body (or belly) with lighter green feathers. They have a very short and black (with a hint of yellow) beak, as well as extremely small legs that vary from pale yellow to orange-brown. The bird has a clear yellowish-white eyebrow stripe above the bird's dark eyes. Adults are bright olive-green (with a white wingbar and greenish tail). Both sexes look alike. Juveniles are roughly similar, yet duller in color (more grey-brown).
Monotypic, only existing form of this species of bird and there are no further subdivisions. This species lives in mixed and deciduous forests, as well as in coniferous... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Japanese Leaf Warbler in Nikko 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 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Japanese Leaf Warbler in Nikko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Japanese Leaf Warbler sighting in Nikko National Park, based on 45 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Japanese Leaf Warbler in Nikko National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Japanese Leaf Warbler in Nikko National Park in our monthly data.