Dusky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuscatus (Blyth, 1842)
UY
DUSWA
13030
Family: Passeriformes > Phylloscopidae
Somewhat similar to a Chiffchaff, Dusky Warbler is a regular but scarce visitor from north-eastern Asia. Most records come late in the autumn and a few individuals have overwintered.
Identification
Dusky Warbler identification is sometimes difficult.
SONGS AND CALLS
Listen to example recordings of the main vocalisations of Dusky Warbler, provided by xeno-canto contributors.
Call
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Population size and trends and patterns of distribution based on BTO surveys and atlases with data collected by BTO volunteers.
DISTRIBUTION
This species is a rare vagrant and was recorded during Bird Atlas 2007–11 as shown on the map.
Occupied 10-km squares in UK
No. occupied in winter | 9 |
% occupied in winter | 0.3 |
DISTRIBUTION CHANGE
This vagrant is too rarely reported to map distribution change.
% change in range in winter (1981–84 to 2007–11) | +100% |
SEASONALITY
Dusky Warbler is a rare autumn vagrant, usually encountered in October and November, some birds have wintered.
Movement
Information about movement and migration based on online bird portals (e.g. BirdTrack), Ringing schemes and tracking studies.
RINGING RECOVERIES
View a summary of recoveries in the Online Ringing Report.
Biology
Lifecycle and body size information about Dusky Warbler, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.
PRODUCTIVITY & NESTING
Sample sizes are too small to report Productivity and Nesting statistics for this species.
BIOMETRICS
Sample sizes are too small to report Biometrics for this species.
Feather measurements and photos on featherbase
CODES & CLASSIFICATION
Field Codes | 2-letter: UY | 5-letter code: DUSWA | Euring: 13030 |
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