What are the chances of seeing a Plain Leaf-Warbler in Abu Dhabi?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plain Leaf-Warbler sighting in Abu Dhabi on a given day, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 77th most-seen of the 159 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Plain Leaf-Warbler in Abu Dhabi?
December
In that month about 20% of wildlife watchers report a Plain Leaf-Warbler in Abu Dhabi on a given day, against under 5% in January–September and November, the lowest months.
Is Abu Dhabi the best place to see a Plain Leaf-Warbler?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Plain Leaf-Warbler sightings, Abu Dhabi has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Tehran (Iran, under 5%) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates, under 5%).
Which relatives of the Plain Leaf-Warbler live in Abu Dhabi?
Same genus: Phylloscopus
The closest relatives of the Plain Leaf-Warbler that you can see in Abu Dhabi (genus Phylloscopus, Leaf Warblers) are Common Chiffchaff (about 30%), Willow Warbler (about 10%) and Hume's Warbler (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Plain Leaf-Warbler sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Plain Leaf-Warbler is recorded against all the birds logged in Abu Dhabi (40 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.