Garden Warbler
NameGarden Warbler
Common NameGarden Warbler
Scientific NameSylvia borin
FamilySylviidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)19
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, with slightly paler underparts that are buffish-white or yellowish-white, particularly on the flanks and vent. It lacks prominent markings like eye-stripes or wing-bars, giving it a rather uniform appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, melodious, fast-flowing warble, often described as a continuous, rambling stream of varied notes without much structure. Calls include a soft 'tack' or 'churr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of Europe and western Asia, migrating to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter months.
Identifying Featuresplain, unmarked olive-brown plumage, pale underparts, lack of distinct head or wing patterns, robust bill, melodious, rambling song
Description
The Garden Warbler is a rather plain, medium-sized warbler with an overall olive-brown plumage. It is a shy and elusive bird, often heard singing from dense vegetation rather than seen, foraging for insects and berries.
