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  Large-billed Leaf Warbler

 

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A Large-billed Leaf Warbler perching on a tree branch in Bangkok.

 

This passerine bird belongs to the family Phylloscopidae, and has the scientific designation Phylloscopus magnirostris.

 

  Large-billed Leaf Warbler

 

  Large-billed Leaf Warbler

 

It is more commonly found in India and Myanmar, but unusual for Thailand.

 

It is similar to the Greenish Warbler (fig.), but has a stockier and dark-tipped bill, and two pale wing bars.

 

  Large-billed Leaf Warbler

 

  Large-billed Leaf Warbler

 

It is about 12.5 centimeters tall and has greenish-olive upperparts with a double pale wing bar and off-white underparts.

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