Eastern Orphean Warbler

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The Eastern Orphean Warbler is a large, robust warbler with greyish upperparts, a paler underside, and a relatively strong bill. It is known for its powerful and melodious song.

Where to spot

Breeds in open woodlands, scrub, and orchards across parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, migrating to Africa and India for winter.

How to spot

Listen intently for its loud, varied, and melodious song, which often includes mimicked phrases from other birds. Look for it foraging actively in the mid-canopy of trees or in dense bushes.

When to spot

Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are singing actively. Also seen during migration.

Where to spot

Breeds in open woodlands, scrub, and orchards across parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, migrating to Africa and India for winter.

How to spot

Listen intently for its loud, varied, and melodious song, which often includes mimicked phrases from other birds. Look for it foraging actively in the mid-canopy of trees or in dense bushes.