Birds
Phylloscopus trochilus

Willow Warbler

Willow Warbler

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21 hours ago
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The Willow Warbler is a common and widespread small warbler, distinguished by its delicate build, plain greenish-brown upperparts, pale underparts, and a long, pale supercilium. Its melancholic, descending song is a familiar sound of spring.
Where to spot
Breeds across most of Europe and temperate Asia, preferring open woodlands, scrub, heathland, and gardens. Winters primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
How to spot
Look for its rather plain plumage: dull greenish-brown upperparts, off-white underparts, and a distinct pale supercilium. It has pale legs. Differentiate from Chiffchaff by its longer primary projection and more elegant form. The most reliable ID is its distinctive, soft, melancholic song, which descends in pitch and volume.
When to spot
Present in breeding areas from spring (April/May) to late summer (August/September). Migratory passage can be observed in spring and autumn.
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Singing Fitis - Willow Warbler
Willow warbler
Phylloscopus trochilus
Pouillot fitis
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Credits: PiùChéBella
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Credits: PiùChéBella
Fitis - Willow Warbler
Credits: PiùChéBella
Singing Fitis - Willow Warbler
Credits: PiùChéBella
Willow warbler
Credits: Laubegaster Ufer
Phylloscopus trochilus
Credits: Ouwesok
Pouillot fitis
Credits: Philippe Garcelon
The Willow Warbler holds the record for one of the longest migrations among small songbirds, with some individuals traveling up to 12,000 kilometers from their breeding grounds in Scandinavia to their wintering grounds in southern Africa.
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Linda Rullens
5 months ago
Willow Warbler
Lauwersoog, Groningen
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+16
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Bert
Bert
2 months ago
Willow Warbler
Ommen, Overijssel
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+20
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Sarah
Sarah
2 months ago
Willow Warbler
Zwolle, Overijssel
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
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Judith
Judith
2 months ago
Willow Warbler
Ommen, Overijssel
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+5
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Simeon
Simeon
2 months ago
Willow Warbler
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+1
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Remi
Remi
3 months ago
Willow Warbler
Westerbork, Drenthe
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+20
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Simeon
Simeon
4 months ago
Willow Warbler
De Cocksdorp, Noord-Holland
Spotted Willow Warbler
Spotted Willow Warbler
+16
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Netty
4 months ago
Willow Warbler
Wassenaar, Zuid-Holland
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