- Curruca melanothorax
Sylvia melanothorax
Identification
Male
- Streaked black below
- Grey back
- Black head
- White malar streaks
Female
- Grey upperparts
- Grey head
Distribution
Endemic breeder to Cyprus. Winters in north-eastern Egypt and the Near East.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Dry open scrubby areas, hill slopes.
Behaviour
Breeding
It nests in low shrub or gorse; the clutch consists of 3-5 eggs.
Diet
The diet includes berries and insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Cyprus Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 17 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Cyprus_Warbler
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