Canary Islands Chiffchaff
NameCanary Islands Chiffchaff
Common NameCanary Islands Chiffchaff
Scientific NamePhylloscopus canariensis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with yellowish-white underparts, particularly on the belly. It has a faint yellowish supercilium, dark legs, and a fine, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, repetitive series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes, distinct from the more varied 'chiff-chaff' song of the common chiffchaff.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Canary Islands, where it is found on all major islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-brown upperparts, Yellowish-white underparts, Dark legs, Faint supercilium, Distinctive rapid song
Description
This small, active warbler is endemic to the Canary Islands, characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and paler yellowish underparts. It is typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and undergrowth of various wooded habitats.
