The lemon-throated leaf warbler (Phylloscopus cebuensis) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Phylloscopidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Negros and Cebu.
Description and taxonomy Subspecies Three subspecies are recognized:
P. c. cebuensis — Found on Negros and Cebu P. c. sorsogonensis — Found on Bicol Peninsula P. c. luzonensis — Found on Luzon except the Bicol Peninsula
Ecology and behavior Feeds on small insects. Forages alone or joins mixed-species foraging flocks finding insects from the foliage.
Breeds from March to June but otherwise no information is known about its breeding habits and nest.
Habitat and conservation status Its natural habitats at tropical moist lowland primary forest and secondary forest up to 1,800 meters above sea level.
The IUCN Red List has assessed this bird as least-concern species although it is poorly known. More studies are recommended to better understand this species, population and conservation status.
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