Booted Warbler
NameBooted Warbler
Common NameBooted Warbler
Scientific NameIduna caligata
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsDull brownish-grey upperparts, whitish underparts, a distinct pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a relatively short, pointed bill. The legs are pale.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a short, sharp 'chick' or 'tack'. The song is a rapid, chattering warble, often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across eastern Europe and central Asia, from Finland and the Baltic states eastward to western Siberia. It migrates south to winter in India and Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain brownish-grey and whitish plumage, Prominent pale supercilium, Short, pointed bill, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Booted Warbler is a small, plain warbler with dull brownish-grey upperparts and whitish underparts. It is an active bird, often seen flitting through dense vegetation in its breeding and wintering grounds.
