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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
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The Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais . It breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, Melodious Warbler. This is a medium-sized warbler, 12–13.5cm in length, similar to Melodious Warbler. The adult has a plain greenish-brown back with a paler wing panel, and yellowish underparts. The bill is orangeish, strong and pointed, and the legs blue-grey. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are paler on the belly.
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12–13.5cm in length. The adult has a plain green-brown back with a paler wing panel, and yellow underparts. The bill is orange, strong and pointed, and the legs blue-grey. The sexes are identical.
 
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It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Sub-Saharan [[Africa]].
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==Taxonomy==
 
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This small passerine bird is a species found in open deciduous woodland with bushes and also parks and gardens, often near water. Four to six eggs are laid in a nest in a tree or a bush.
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Open deciduous woodland with bushes and also parks and gardens, often near water. ==Behaviour==
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==Behaviour==
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4 to 6 eggs are laid in a nest in a tree or a bush.
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Like most warblers, Icterine is insectivorous, but will take other small food items including berries.
 
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The song is a fast nasal babbling incorporating mimicry of other species. The call is described as "teck" or "tec, tec, tec".
 
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It is colloquially referred to by birders as Icky.
 
  
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Diet includes insects and berries.
  
  

Revision as of 15:02, 3 October 2007

Hippolais icterina
Photo by Carpie
Photo taken: Netherlands

Identification

12–13.5cm in length. The adult has a plain green-brown back with a paler wing panel, and yellow underparts. The bill is orange, strong and pointed, and the legs blue-grey. The sexes are identical.

Distribution

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open deciduous woodland with bushes and also parks and gardens, often near water. ==Behaviour== 4 to 6 eggs are laid in a nest in a tree or a bush.

Diet includes insects and berries.


Bird Song

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