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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Phylloscopidae

Island Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus poliocephalus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
10.8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 51

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 51).

DEF 37

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 37).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Banggai and Sula is. (Eastern of Sulawesi) & Moluccas to New Guinea & Bismarck Arch. and Solomon Is. Habitat: Forest & Woodland
18 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus suaramerdu

    montane Peleng (Banggai Is., e of Sulawesi)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus emilsalimi

    montane Taliabu (Sula Is., e of Sulawesi)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus henrietta

    Halmahera and Ternate (n Moluccas)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus waterstradti

    montane Bacan and Obi (s of Halmahera, nc Moluccas)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus everetti

    montane Buru (wc Moluccas)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus ceramensis

    montane Seram and Ambon (ec Moluccas)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus avicola

    montane Kai Besar (Kai Is., se Moluccas)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus matthiae

    Mussau (St. Matthias Is., nc Bismarck Arch.)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus moorhousei

    montane Umboi (w of New Britain) and New Britain (se Bismarck Arch.)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus leletensis

    montane New Ireland (ne Bismarck Arch.)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus poliocephalus

    montane Bird's Head and Wandammen Pen. (Bird's Neck, nw New Guinea)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus albigularis

    montane wc New Guinea

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus cyclopum

    Cyclops Mts. (nc New Guinea)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus giulianettii

    montane c, se New Guinea and Karkar (n of ne New Guinea)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus hamlini

    Goodenough and Fergusson (D'Entrecasteaux Is., e of se New Guinea)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus becki

    montane Isabel, Guadalcanal and Malaita (ec Solomon Is.)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus bougainvillei

    montane Bougainville (n Solomon Is.)

  • Phylloscopus poliocephalus pallescens

    montane Kolombangara (wc Solomon Is.)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Phylloscopus poliocephalus

Which family does it belong to?

Leaf Warblers & Allies (Phylloscopidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Banggai and Sula is. (Eastern of Sulawesi) & Moluccas to New Guinea & Bismarck Arch. and Solomon Is.

Sources & credits

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