The Bougainville Bush Warbler is a small, plain warbler with olive-brown upperparts and a paler underside. It is an endemic species to the island of Bougainville.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense undergrowth and montane forests exclusively on Bougainville Island, part of Papua New Guinea.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song and calls, which are often the most reliable way to detect this elusive bird. Focus on areas with dense ground cover in montane forests.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its restricted island habitat. Most vocal during the local breeding season.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense undergrowth and montane forests exclusively on Bougainville Island, part of Papua New Guinea.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic song and calls, which are often the most reliable way to detect this elusive bird. Focus on areas with dense ground cover in montane forests.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its restricted island habitat. Most vocal during the local breeding season.
Its isolation on Bougainville has led to unique evolutionary adaptations, making it distinct from other bush warblers found on nearby landmasses.
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