The Rufous-capped Warbler is a small, distinctive warbler named for its bright rufous or reddish-brown cap, which contrasts with its olive-green body and yellowish underparts. It is a bird of montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in montane evergreen forests, particularly at higher altitudes, across parts of the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and China.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy and undergrowth of montane forests. Its rufous cap is a clear visual cue, and its high-pitched song is also distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round in resident populations, with some altitudinal movements. Migratory in northern parts, moving to lower elevations in winter.
Where to spot
Found in montane evergreen forests, particularly at higher altitudes, across parts of the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and China.
How to spot
Look for it actively foraging in the mid-canopy and undergrowth of montane forests. Its rufous cap is a clear visual cue, and its high-pitched song is also distinctive.
When to spot
Year-round in resident populations, with some altitudinal movements. Migratory in northern parts, moving to lower elevations in winter.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its rufous cap is a striking feature that makes it relatively easy to identify compared to many other subtle leaf warblers in its habitat.
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