Lemon-rumped warbler

The Lemon-rumped Warbler (Phylloscopus chloronotus), also known as the Pale-rumped

Warbler, is a small species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It is native to the Himalayas, breeding in montane forests and wintering in the southern foothills and the Purvanchal Range. The species is structurally identical to the Sichuan Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus forresti), but differs in vocalizations.

Taxonomy

The Lemon-rumped Warbler was once grouped with the Sichuan Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus forresti) and was previously classified within P. proregulus. Vocal and genetic studies confirmed its separation as a distinct species. It is widespread across the Himalayas with stable populations. Much of its range lies within protected areas, and no major threats are currently reported.