Japanese Bush-warbler vs Asian Stubtail
Horornis diphone compared with Urosphena squameiceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Bush-warbler | Asian Stubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Horornis diphone | Urosphena squameiceps |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cettiidae | Cettiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm (4.8 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| Weight | 15.875 g (0.56 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Japanese Bush-warbler
Least Concern
Asian Stubtail
About These Birds
Asian Stubtail
The Asian Stubtail is a tiny, secretive warbler found in the forests of eastern Asia, breeding in Siberia and wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 9g with a very short wingspan of 10.2cm, it has a characteristically abbreviated tail and scaly head pattern. It creeps mouse-like through dense undergrowth, feeding on small invertebrates.