Birds of Singapore
by the Bird Society of Singapore
Phylloscopus trochilus
Family: Leaf Warblers · Status: Vagrant · Size: 11–12.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern
Breeds from Scandinavia across Siberia into the Russian Far East, winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Differs from other Phylloscopus leaf warblers in Singapore by rather pale upperparts lacking olive tones, lack of wingbars, small and dark bill with orange lower mandible base, comparatively long wings, short tail, and orange legs and feet. Supercilium is usually pale but can be slightly yellowish infront and whiter behind the eye. In fresh autumn plumage, underparts and face are washed yellow.
Found in a variety of habitats including open woodland, anywhere with trees, or even bushes and coastal scrub.
Forages alone or in small parties, taking insects from foliage mainly in the tree canopy.