Hume's Whitethroat
Hume's Whitethroat
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Hume's Whitethroat is a subtly marked warbler, very similar to the Lesser Whitethroat but generally paler, with less contrast between the grey head and brown back. It is best identified by its unique song and call notes, which distinguish it from its close relatives. It prefers semi-arid scrublands and open woodlands.
Where to spot
Breeds from Central Asia eastward to Mongolia and Siberia. Winters in the Indian subcontinent. Found in open woodlands, scrubland, and rocky areas, often in arid or semi-arid environments.
How to spot
Primarily identify by its unique song, which is a rapid, slightly harsher rattle compared to the Lesser Whitethroat, often incorporating clear, short phrases. Visually, look for a paler overall appearance, less defined cap, and a slightly longer primary projection than Lesser Whitethroat, but these are subtle distinctions.
When to spot
During the breeding season (May-July) in its central Asian range. On migration (April-May and September-October), it can occur as a vagrant much further west of its usual range.
Where to spot
Breeds from Central Asia eastward to Mongolia and Siberia. Winters in the Indian subcontinent. Found in open woodlands, scrubland, and rocky areas, often in arid or semi-arid environments.
How to spot
Primarily identify by its unique song, which is a rapid, slightly harsher rattle compared to the Lesser Whitethroat, often incorporating clear, short phrases. Visually, look for a paler overall appearance, less defined cap, and a slightly longer primary projection than Lesser Whitethroat, but these are subtle distinctions.
When to spot
During the breeding season (May-July) in its central Asian range. On migration (April-May and September-October), it can occur as a vagrant much further west of its usual range.
Credits:
Door J.M.Garg - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6500774
Previously considered a subspecies of the Lesser Whitethroat, Hume's Whitethroat was elevated to a full species based on significant differences in vocalizations, genetics, and subtle morphological distinctions, highlighting the importance of 'ear birding'.
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