Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 700 - 1,300 (2010) and stable.
Status VU
Habitat degradation due to landslides, predation by introduced mammals such as feral pigs and rats are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Singly and in pairs foraging low in the stunted forest, sometimes on moss-covered tree-trunks and on the ground. Often in mixed species foraging flocks.
Voice
A high-pitched warble. Also a metallic 'tzik'.
Kolombangara Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus amoenus) [XC301716]
by Frank Lambert from Camp 2 (above), Imbu Rano, Kolombangara, New Georgia Group, Western Province, Solomon Islands (call)
Kolombangara Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus amoenus) [XC70936]
by Todd Mark from summit, Kolombangara, Solomon Islands (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Relationships uncertain. Recent DNA studies suggest possible sister relationship to Island Leaf-Warbler (Phylloscopus poliocephalus). Detailed review of all leaf-warbler taxa in Indonesia, Wallacea, New Guinea and Solomon Is may lead to considerable changes from present taxonomic arrangement.
Similar Species
Island Leaf-Warbler (Phylloscopus poliocephalus) which is slighter with longer tail, brighter supercilium, greyer head with slight coronal stripe and plain yellow underparts.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet