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תיוולעל המוד .תינוציק הרוצב הליעפו הסוחדו הנטק תיוולע :תינוליכלמ תיוולע | ||||||||||
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Subspecies and Distribution.
P. p. proregulus Siberia E from Altai and S to N Mongolia. P. p. chloronotus N-W China South to Yunnan, W to Kumaon (Himalayas). P. p. simlaensis N-W Himalayas, E to Kuman. | ||||||||||
Descriptive notes.9 cm, 6-7 g, wingspan 12-16 cm. Tiny, compact, and extremely active Phylloscopus.Plumage rich but fairly pale green above and mainly white below, with pale supercilium, crown-stripe, two wing-bars, fringes to tertials, and rump. Sexes similar, little seasonal variation. Habitat.Breeds in middle and lower middle latitudes of east Palearctic, in taiga towards north of range at high altitudes optimally at 2000-3000 m in western Himalayas, up to 4000 m in C and E Nepal and further east.Frequents uneven-aged taiga-type forest rich in thick undergrowth ascending to upper limits, stunted conifers, and open woodlands with shrubby meadows, but sings from tops of tall trees where available, and nests in pines 3-4 m above ground. Food and FeedingNo further information.Breeding.No further information.Movements.Altitudinal and long-distance migrant. Northern race, nominate , migratory. Winters from China S to N Indo-China and Hainan.West Himalahan race simlaensis, makes altitudinal movements, vacating breeding range for lower elevations, from Pakistan E to W Nepal. Chinese race, chloronotus, make altitudinal movements, , vacating breeding range. Status and ConservationNot globally threatened.Israel.In Israel subspecies proregulus straggler, photographed and ringed at Hazeva and Sede Boker. |
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