Island Leaf Warbler
Island Leaf Warbler (<em>Phylloscopus poliocephalus</em>) is a species of Leaf Warblers (<em>Phylloscopidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Island Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus poliocephalus) is a species of Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Phylloscopus; binomial: Phylloscopus poliocephalus; authority: (Salvadori, 1876).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Formerly maforensis (Meyer, AB, 1874) which has priority over frequently used poliocephalus (Salvadori, 1876) as the species epithet for Island Leaf Warbler when the two forms are considered conspecific. Restoration of poliocephalus follows split of Numfor Leaf Warbler P. maforensis.
