Dusky warbler
Phylloscopus fuscatus
The dusky warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic.
About the Dusky warbler
The dusky warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic. The genus name Phylloscopus is from Ancient Greek phullon, "leaf", and skopos, "seeker" (from skopeo, "to watch"). The specific fuscatus is from Latin fuscus "dark". This warbler is strongly migratory and winters in South Asia and South-east Asia. It sometimes occurs in North America in Alaska, and has also occurred in California. This is an abundant bird of taiga bogs and wet meadows. The nest is built low in a bush, and 5–6 eggs are laid. Like most Old World warblers, this small passerine is insectivorous. The dusky warbler is prone to vagrancy as far as western Europe in October, despite a 3000 km distance from its breeding grounds. It has wintered in Great Britain. This is a warbler similar
Fun Facts About Dusky warbler
- The nest is built low in a bush, and 5–6 eggs are laid.
- The dusky warbler is prone to vagrancy as far as western Europe in October, despite a 3000 km distance from its breeding grounds.
- An individual of this locally rare species was detected in an urban park and later ringed in December 2025 in Porto, Portugal
- This warbler is strongly migratory and winters in South Asia and South-east Asia.
- The song is a monotonous whistle, and the call is a harsh check.
Conservation Status
The Dusky warbler is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Phylloscopidae |
| Genus | Phylloscopus |
| Species | Phylloscopus fuscatus |
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