The Sakhalin Leaf Warbler breeds from Sakhalin through the northern Japanese islands and winters south into Southeast Asia. In Hong Kong it occurs mainly during autumn passage, using the lower layers of woodland and shrubs.
It has a relatively short bill, brownish-tinged plumage, a darker gray-brown crown and eye-stripe, pale wing bars, and pale pinkish legs.
In Hong Kong it is mainly an autumn passage migrant. It forages in shrubs or the lower shrub layer of woodland and also occurs in densely vegetated urban parks.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global