Plain Leaf Warbler

Phylloscopus neglectus Hume, 1870

5.3 gWeight

The plain leaf warbler (Phylloscopus neglectus) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.

Busiest months: November–January · Most records: United Arab Emirates, Iran, Oman

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Plain Leaf Warbler has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates1,055 records
Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates265 records
Mushrif Palace GardensUnited Arab Emirates155 records

More places

Wamm FarmsUnited Arab Emirates31 records
Tehran – Police Park (North)Iran16 records
Al-Qurm ParkOman15 records
Irakhiya FarmQatar6 records
Tehran – City ParkIran4 records
Zakher LakeUnited Arab Emirates4 records
Haleji LakePakistan2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United Arab Emirates Iran Oman Qatar Pakistan

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 plain leaf warbler (Phylloscopus neglectus) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae.

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Questions

How big is the Plain Leaf Warbler?

The Plain Leaf Warbler weighs around 5.3 g.

Where does the Plain Leaf Warbler live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: montane northeastern Iraq and northern, southern Iran, southern Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, southeastern Uzbekistan, southwestern Tajikistan and Baluchistan (west-central Pakistan). It is most often recorded in United Arab Emirates, Iran and Oman.

When is the best time to see the Plain Leaf Warbler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Plain Leaf Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Plain Leaf Warbler as Least Concern.

What does the Plain Leaf Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Plain Leaf Warbler in?

It belongs to the family Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 5.3 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Migratory
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 49 mm
Tail: 39 mm
Bill: 9 mm
Tarsus: 17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: montane northeastern Iraq and northern, southern Iran, southern Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, southeastern Uzbekistan, southwestern Tajikistan and Baluchistan (west-central Pakistan)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2