- Curruca balearica
Sylvia balearica
Identification
- Long tailed
- Grey upperparts
- Light grey underparts
- Greyish-black forehead and lores
- Pointed bill
- Red legs and iris
Distribution
Balearic Islands except Menorca.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly considered conspecific with Marmora's Warbler.
Habitat
Open country with thorny bushes and heather.
Behaviour
Breeding
They nest in a bush, laying 3-5 eggs.
Diet
Diet includes insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Balearic Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 November 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Balearic_Warbler
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