Claudia's leaf warbler is a leaf warbler found only in China. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. Most taxonomists previously considered it to be a subspecies of the Blyth's leaf warbler.
Region
South-central China
Typical Environment
Occurs in temperate and subtropical montane forests, especially mixed conifer–broadleaf woodlands and mature deciduous stands. Favors forest edges, secondary growth, and bamboo or rhododendron understory within larger forest tracts. During the breeding season it keeps to cooler, higher-elevation slopes with dense foliage. In the non-breeding period it may descend into lower valleys and foothill forests while remaining within the same mountain systems.
Altitude Range
800–3200 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Claudia's leaf warbler is a small canopy-dwelling warbler confined to China, where it inhabits temperate montane forests. It was long treated as a subspecies of Blyth's leaf warbler but is now recognized as a distinct species based on vocal and subtle plumage differences. It actively gleans insects among foliage and often joins mixed-species flocks outside the breeding season.
Temperament
active and alert
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Breeds as solitary pairs, holding small territories in dense foliage. Outside the breeding season it often joins mixed-species flocks with other small insectivores, moving quickly through the canopy. Nests are typically well-hidden cups placed low to mid-level in shrubs or dense vegetation.
Migratory Pattern
Partial migrant
Song Description
Song consists of high-pitched trills and thin, accelerating phrases delivered from concealed perches. Calls are sharp, sibilant tsip notes that carry through the canopy.
