Rüppell's Warbler
Rüppell's Warbler
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Rüppell's Warbler is a distinctive warbler with a black head and throat in males, contrasting with a white malar stripe and a dark eye. Females are duller.
Where to spot
Breeds in open, rocky scrub and garrigue, often on hillsides, across parts of Southeast Europe and the Middle East, migrating to Northeast Africa for winter.
How to spot
Look for the male's striking black head and white moustache. Listen for its fast, scratchy, and sometimes melodic song. It often perches prominently on bushes or rocks.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are singing actively and are most conspicuous.
Where to spot
Breeds in open, rocky scrub and garrigue, often on hillsides, across parts of Southeast Europe and the Middle East, migrating to Northeast Africa for winter.
How to spot
Look for the male's striking black head and white moustache. Listen for its fast, scratchy, and sometimes melodic song. It often perches prominently on bushes or rocks.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring/summer) when males are singing actively and are most conspicuous.
This warbler is a skilled insectivore, often catching insects in mid-air or gleaning them from foliage, showcasing its agile flight.
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- 4 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 month ago
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