Ijima's Leaf Warbler is a small, distinctive warbler with a prominent white supercilium, yellowish underparts, and dark olive-green upperparts. It is an endemic breeder to specific Japanese islands.
Where to spot
Breeds on specific islands south of Japan (e.g., Izu Islands). Winters in the Philippines. Found in broadleaf forests and scrub during breeding, and similar habitats during winter.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy and undergrowth. Its prominent white supercilium is a good field mark, and its calls can help in detection.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration in Japan and the Philippines, and in winter in its Philippine wintering grounds.
Where to spot
Breeds on specific islands south of Japan (e.g., Izu Islands). Winters in the Philippines. Found in broadleaf forests and scrub during breeding, and similar habitats during winter.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy and undergrowth. Its prominent white supercilium is a good field mark, and its calls can help in detection.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and autumn migration in Japan and the Philippines, and in winter in its Philippine wintering grounds.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes a significant migration, traveling from its small breeding islands in Japan to the Philippines for the winter.
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