Yellow-vented warbler
The yellow-vented warbler (Phylloscopus cantator) is a species of leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae). It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage.
An individual not from a bird wave, from Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Phylloscopidae |
| Genus: | Phylloscopus |
| Species: | P. cantator |
| Binomial name | |
| Phylloscopus cantator Tickell, 1833 | |
It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
The yellow-vented warbler has a mass of 6-7 g and a size of about 11 cm (4.3 in).[2]
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Phylloscopus cantator". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Oiseaux.net. "Yellow-vented Warbler - Phylloscopus cantator". www.oiseaux.net. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
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