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- Hippolais icterina
Identification
12–13.5cm
Adult
- Greenish-brown back
- Pale wing panel
- Yellow underparts
- Orange bill (strong and pointed)
- Bluish-grey legs
Sexes are identical
Distribution
Breeds from central Europe to western Siberia and northern Iran; winters to southern Africa.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Open deciduous woodland with bushes and also parks and gardens, often near water.
Behaviour
Breeding
The nest is in a tree or bush; the clutch consists of 4 to 6 eggs.
Diet
Diet includes insects and berries.
Vocalisation
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References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Icterine Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 1 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Icterine_Warbler
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