Scientific Name: Phylloscopus coronatus
Malay Name: Cekup-Daun Tongkeng Kuning
Chinese Name: 冕柳莺
Range:
Found from Russia, China, Korea to Japan and winters to Southeast Asia
Taxonomy:
Monotypic
Size: 12.5-13 cm
Identification: Resembles Arctic Warbler and Sakhalin Leaf Warbler but has well-defined pale median coronal stripe on darker crown (which is more distinct at the rear often not reaching the fore-crown), longer bill with dark upper mandible and pale lower mandible (with no dark tip), yellower-green upperparts, whiter underparts and pale yellow undertail-coverts.
Similar looking species: Arctic Warbler, Sakhalin Leaf Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler
Habitat: Forests, mangroves, gardens, parks and suitable wooded areas.
Behaviour/Ecology: Frequents the canopy where it forages in the foliage.
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Central Catchment Forest, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh, Bidadari, Tuas South and Pasir Ris Park.
Photos:
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
Reference:
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
Allen Jeyarajasingam & Alan Pearson (2012) A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
