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Arabian warbler
ammadoux

Arabian warbler (Curruca leucomelaena)

almost at the same tree where i saw a couple with nesting material back in March, i found 5 of them, but as ever taking a shot is a real nightmare, they keep on moving between the branches.
could not take a decent video, by the time i figured out that have to focus manually the five moved away.

BTW all the picture you find in google form them its on this kind of tree.

hope you like it.
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Habitat
A fairly large Sylvia warbler with a prominent black hood, a pale whitish eyering, and most importantly a long, broad black tail that lacks white outer tail feathers in contrast to the very similar looking Eastern Orphean Warbler. Favors extensive acacia scrub in large wadis and plains where it is often seen moving lazily in the canopy. Sedentary, but moves fair distances within large territories. Call is a fluty whistle combined with a harsh "Chak" call.
Location
Wadi thee Gazal - Shafaa
Date taken
7/8/2022
Scientific name
Curruca leucomelaena
Equipment used
Olympus OM D 1 mark III + Zuiko 300 mm f4 + 1.4 TC
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