Upcher's Warbler
Upcher's Warbler
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A large and relatively long-tailed warbler of dry, stony habitats, known for its distinctive loud and rhythmic song.
Where to spot
Breeds from Greece and Turkey eastward through the Middle East to Central Asia, preferring dry, rocky hillsides, open scrub, and orchards. Winters in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
How to spot
Look for a large, grayish-brown warbler with a relatively long tail that it often flicks, a faint supercilium, and a robust bill. Its song is a loud, rhythmic, and slightly hesitant series of musical phrases interspersed with grating notes, often delivered from an exposed perch.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) when males are very vocal. Migrants pass through during spring (April-May) and autumn (August-September).
Where to spot
Breeds from Greece and Turkey eastward through the Middle East to Central Asia, preferring dry, rocky hillsides, open scrub, and orchards. Winters in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
How to spot
Look for a large, grayish-brown warbler with a relatively long tail that it often flicks, a faint supercilium, and a robust bill. Its song is a loud, rhythmic, and slightly hesitant series of musical phrases interspersed with grating notes, often delivered from an exposed perch.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) when males are very vocal. Migrants pass through during spring (April-May) and autumn (August-September).
Credits:
By Lior Kislev - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=127914141
Upcher's Warbler is unique among its genus for its preference for dry, often stony hillsides and sparse scrub, rather than dense woodlands or reeds, highlighting its adaptation to more arid environments.
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