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Birdsong field guide

Palau Bush Warbler

Horornis annae

The Palau Bush Warbler is a small, secretive songbird endemic to the Palau archipelago, known for its loud and complex vocalizations that contrast with its inconspicuous appearance.

What it sounds like

A loud, melodious series of clear, varied whistles and warbles, typically starting with one or two long, high-pitched notes.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JVMoore · PalauCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is strictly endemic to the main islands of Palau, including Babeldaob, Koror, Peleliu, and Angaur.
The species belongs to the family Cettiidae, a group of 'skulking' warblers that are more often heard than seen.
Its plumage is characterized by olive-brown upperparts and a distinctive pale yellowish supercilium (eyebrow).
Unlike many island-restricted species, it is considered common and is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
It is primarily insectivorous, foraging for small invertebrates within the dense understory and leaf litter.

Habitat

Dense tropical forests, thickets, and limestone forest undergrowth.

Range

Republic of Palau (Micronesia)

Similar & commonly confused birds

Aberrant Bush WarblerHorornis flavolivaceus Brownish-flanked Bush WarblerHorornis fortipes Fiji Bush WarblerHorornis ruficapilla Hume's Bush WarblerHorornis brunnescens Japanese Bush WarblerHorornis diphone Manchurian Bush WarblerHorornis canturians OdediHorornis haddeni Philippine Bush WarblerHorornis seebohmi

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