Sakhalin Leaf Warbler
CCNR
19 May 2025


General details
Species Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides
Record ID 11169
Date 19 May 2025
Location CCNR
Count 1 individual
Date added 19 May 2025

This record has not been accepted by the Records Committee. For more details, see below.

Committee's view
Vote results Against: 7
Verdict Not accepted (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird

Descriptions
Identification
Heard the distinct call of a leaf warbler when entering CCNR via Rifle Range Link. I recorded the sound of the bird and analyzed the sound recording at home which confirmed a mean peak frequency of 4.4kHz (with lets it fall in the frequency range attributed to Sakhalin according to earlier publications of Eaton et al.)
Habitat/behaviour
Heard the distinct call of a leaf warbler when entering CCNR via Rifle Range Link. I recorded the sound of the bird and analyzed the sound recording at home which confirmed a mean peak frequency of 4.4kHz (with lets it fall in the frequency range attributed to Sakhalin according to earlier publications of Eaton et al.) Bird only heard. Habitat was secondary forest.
Viewing conditions
n/a as bird only heard. Cloudy and damp.
Observer's experience
I have heard both Sakhalin and Pale-legged Leaf warblers at various occasion in Singapore before. Well-known with their sound/call.
Observer's experience w/similar species
I have heard both Sakhalin and Pale-legged Leaf warblers at various occasion in Singapore before. Well-known with their sound/call.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11169: Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides. Retrieved July 30, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11169/.

Media
Credit for audio: Rogier Niessen


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