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Black-faced Warbler

Abroscopus schisticeps

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.4 cm
Weight
5.0 g
Family
Cettiidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Black-faced Warbler (Abroscopus schisticeps) is a bird species in the family Cettiidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.4 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-faced Warbler is a tiny, delicate warbler with olive-green upperparts, yellow underparts, a black crown stripe, and a bold black face pattern. It inhabits montane forests and bamboo thickets from the eastern Himalayas through southern China to northern Vietnam, typically at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters. It is highly active, constantly flitting through dense foliage gleaning tiny insects and spiders.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 9.4 cm 3.7 in
Weight 5.0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

4-5

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Cettiidae
Genus Abroscopus
Species Abroscopus schisticeps

Distribution

Black-faced Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-faced Warbler endangered?
The Black-faced Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-faced Warbler?
The Black-faced Warbler has a wingspan of 9.4 cm, weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Warbler belong to?
The Black-faced Warbler (Abroscopus schisticeps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cettiidae.

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