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Revision as of 18:09, 18 March 2008 by Kits (talk | contribs)
Sylvia melanocephala
Photo by squidfish
Photo taken: Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.

Identification

Male - grey back, white underparts, black head, white throat and red eyes. Female- mainly brown above and buff below, with a grey head.

Distribution

Europe and Asia.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open country and cultivation.

Behaviour

It builds its nest in low shrub or brambles, and 3-6 eggs are laid.

The diet includes insects, but it will also take berries and other soft fruit.

Bird Song

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