Upcher's Warbler
NameUpcher's Warbler
Common NameUpcher's Warbler
Scientific NameHippolais languida
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain grey-brown, contrasting with paler, whitish underparts. It features a faint pale supercilium, a dark loral stripe, and a noticeable pale panel on the wing formed by pale edgings to the flight feathers. The bill is relatively long and pointed.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a loud, harsh, and chattering series of notes, often incorporating mimicry of other species. Calls include a hard 'chack' or 'tack'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds from Turkey and the Middle East eastwards through Central Asia to Afghanistan. Winters in East Africa, primarily from Sudan and Eritrea south to Tanzania.
Identifying Featureslong bill, long tail, plain grey-brown plumage, pale wing panel, faint supercilium
Description
This medium-sized warbler has a rather plain, drab appearance with a relatively long bill and tail. It typically forages in thorny scrub and open woodlands, often flicking its tail downwards while moving through vegetation.
