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Bicol Ground Warbler
Robsonius sorsogonensis (Rand & Rabor, 1967)
61 gWeight
The Bicol ground warbler (Robsonius sorsogonensis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Locustellidae.
Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Philippines
Bicol Ground Warbler has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines149 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Bicol ground warbler (Robsonius sorsogonensis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Locustellidae. It is native to southern Luzon and Catanduanes in the Philippines. It was formerly conspecific and forms a species complex with the Cordillera ground warbler and Sierra Madre ground warbler, which are some of most elusive birds in the country due to their extremely shy nature.
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Questions
How big is the Bicol Ground Warbler?
The Bicol Ground Warbler weighs around 61 g.
Where does the Bicol Ground Warbler live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: southern Luzon (Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Bicol Ground Warbler?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Bicol Ground Warbler endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bicol Ground Warbler as Near Threatened.
What does the Bicol Ground Warbler eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Bicol Ground Warbler in?
It belongs to the family Grassbirds & Allies (Locustellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 61 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 79 mm
- Tail
- 72 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 31 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: southern Luzon (Philippines)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Grassbirds & Allies Locustellidae
- Genus
- Robsonius
Other birds in the genus Robsonius
Cordillera Ground WarblerRobsonius rabori
Sierra Madre Ground WarblerRobsonius thompsoni
Gray's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes fasciolatus
Sakhalin Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes amnicola
Marsh GrassbirdHelopsaltes pryeri
Pallas's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes certhiola
Middendorff's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes ochotensis
Styan's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes pleskei
Lanceolated WarblerLocustella lanceolata
Bamboo WarblerLocustella alfredi
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In other languages
- EnglishBicol Ground Warbler
- 简体中文灰斑地莺
- 繁體中文比科短翅鶯
- 日本語ビコルサザイチメドリ
- DeutschBraungesicht-Grundsänger
- FrançaisRobsonie du Sorsogon
- EspañolRatina de Rand
- Portuguêsmateiro-de-bicol
- NederlandsSorsogonsluiptimalia
- РусскийСерогрудый жемчужнокрыл
- Svenskabikolgräsfågel
- DanskSorsogon Gærdesmuttetimalie
- Polskiperłopiórek szarouchy