The yellow-streaked warbler is a species of leaf warbler. It was formerly included in the "Old World warbler" assemblage.
Region
East and Southeast Asia
Typical Environment
Breeds mainly in montane and submontane forests of central China, occupying mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodlands with dense understory. In the non-breeding season it moves to southern China and northern mainland Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It favors forest edges, secondary growth, bamboo thickets, and riparian scrub, and will pass through parks and gardens on migration. The species tends to stay within dense cover while foraging.
Altitude Range
600–3200 m
Climate Zone
Highland
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A small leaf warbler, the yellow-streaked warbler is aptly named for the fine yellowish streaking along its underparts and a pale, diffuse supercilium. It often joins mixed-species flocks in forest understories and edge habitats, flicking its wings as it forages for tiny insects. Its song is a thin, high series of sibilant notes that can be hard to locate.
Temperament
shy and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Often forages singly or in small parties and readily joins mixed-species flocks in the non-breeding season. During breeding, pairs maintain small territories in dense understory. Nests are typically cup-shaped and placed low in vegetation or near the ground.
Migratory Pattern
Seasonal migrant
Song Description
A thin, high-pitched series of sibilant notes and trills, delivered in short phrases. Calls are sharp, high tseeps that can be ventriloquial and difficult to pinpoint.
Plumage
Olive-brown upperparts with pale, yellow-washed underparts that show fine, dusky streaking; diffuse pale supercilium and faint wingbars. The overall impression is a subtly streaked, earthy-toned leaf warbler with delicate, crisp streaks on the breast and flanks.
Diet
Feeds primarily on small insects and other arthropods, gleaned from leaves, twigs, and bark in the mid to lower canopy and understory. Also takes spiders and soft-bodied larvae. Occasionally snaps at tiny flying insects with short sallies.
Preferred Environment
Dense understory of mixed and coniferous forests, bamboo thickets, and forest edges. During migration and winter it also uses scrub, secondary growth, and wooded parks.
