Sardinian Warbler
NameSardinian Warbler
Common NameSardinian Warbler
Scientific NameCurruca melanocephala
FamilyCurrucidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black cap, slate-grey upperparts, and clean white underparts. They possess a striking bright red eye-ring. Females are duller, with a brownish-grey cap and paler grey upperparts, and a less prominent red eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, chattering, and scratchy series of notes, often accelerating and ending in a trill. Alarm calls include a harsh 'tack' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Mediterranean Basin, including southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. It is largely resident across its range, with some short-distance migratory movements in northern populations.
Identifying Featuresblack cap (male), red eye-ring, grey upperparts, white throat and underparts, long, often cocked tail
Description
A small, active warbler of the Mediterranean region, characterized by its distinctive black cap (in males) and bright red eye-ring. It is often found flitting through dense scrub and low vegetation, frequently cocking its long tail.
