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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | Main breeding range is from eastern Germany, the Czech Republic and eastern Austria south-east to Bulgaria and east to the foothills of the Urals, the Caspian and Caucasus. Also breeds in scattered pockets in southern Sweden (mainly coastal areas and Oland and Gotland), and the south coast of Finland, in southern Switzerland and northern Italy, throughout the Balkans and possibly also Turkey. Probably now extinct as a breeding species in Denmark. | + | Main breeding range is from eastern [[Germany]], the [[Czech Republic]] and eastern [[Austria]] south-east to [[Bulgaria]] and east to the foothills of the [[Urals]], the [[Caspian]] and [[Caucasus]]. Also breeds in scattered pockets in southern [[Sweden]] (mainly coastal areas and [[Oland]] and [[Gotland]]), and the south coast of [[Finland]], in southern [[Switzerland]] and northern [[Italy]], throughout the [[Balkans]] and possibly also [[Turkey]]. Probably now extinct as a breeding species in [[Denmark]]. |
− | Leaves breeding areas in August-September to winter in East Africa, travelling via the eastern Mediterranean. Return movement takes place in mid-late May. Passage birds occur throughout east and Southeast Europe and the Middle East and occurs as a rare migrant as far west as Britain. 100-150, mainly 1st-winter birds, occur per year in Britain chiefly in the Northern Isles, on the east and south coasts and on [[Scilly]]. Most occur in August-October, very rare in spring. | + | Leaves breeding areas in August-September to winter in East [[Africa]], travelling via the eastern Mediterranean. Return movement takes place in mid-late May. Passage birds occur throughout east and Southeast [[Europe]] and the [[Middle East]] and occurs as a rare migrant as far west as Britain. 100-150, mainly 1st-winter birds, occur per year in [[Britain]] chiefly in the [[Northern Isles]], on the east and south coasts and on [[Scilly]]. Most occur in August-October, very rare in spring. |
− | Vagrant to Iceland, France, Belgium, Spain, Sardinia and Malta. | + | Vagrant to [[Iceland]], [[France]], [[Belgium]], [[Spain]], [[Sardinia]] and [[Malta]]. |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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Open deciduous and mixed forest and woodland, plantations and shelterbelts, parks and large gardens. Also on bushy hillsides and in riverine scrub, hedgerows and in grassland with scattered trees and shrubs. | Open deciduous and mixed forest and woodland, plantations and shelterbelts, parks and large gardens. Also on bushy hillsides and in riverine scrub, hedgerows and in grassland with scattered trees and shrubs. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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<flashmp3>Sylvia nisoria (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | <flashmp3>Sylvia nisoria (song).mp3</flashmp3><br /> | ||
''[[Media:Sylvia nisoria (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' | ''[[Media:Sylvia nisoria (song).mp3|Listen in an external program]]'' |
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- Sylvia nisoria
Description
15 cm.
Identification
Distribution
Main breeding range is from eastern Germany, the Czech Republic and eastern Austria south-east to Bulgaria and east to the foothills of the Urals, the Caspian and Caucasus. Also breeds in scattered pockets in southern Sweden (mainly coastal areas and Oland and Gotland), and the south coast of Finland, in southern Switzerland and northern Italy, throughout the Balkans and possibly also Turkey. Probably now extinct as a breeding species in Denmark.
Leaves breeding areas in August-September to winter in East Africa, travelling via the eastern Mediterranean. Return movement takes place in mid-late May. Passage birds occur throughout east and Southeast Europe and the Middle East and occurs as a rare migrant as far west as Britain. 100-150, mainly 1st-winter birds, occur per year in Britain chiefly in the Northern Isles, on the east and south coasts and on Scilly. Most occur in August-October, very rare in spring.
Vagrant to Iceland, France, Belgium, Spain, Sardinia and Malta.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open deciduous and mixed forest and woodland, plantations and shelterbelts, parks and large gardens. Also on bushy hillsides and in riverine scrub, hedgerows and in grassland with scattered trees and shrubs.
Behaviour
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Sylvia nisoria (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program