A small passerine bird in the leaf warbler family, characterized by its delicate build and migratory behavior, widely distributed across Europe and parts of Asia.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Breeds in open woodland, forest edges, parks, and gardens with dense shrub and tree cover, preferring areas with birch, willow, and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests
Ecological Role
Critical insectivorous species controlling insect populations, serves as important prey for predatory birds, and plays a significant role in seed dispersal and forest ecosystem dynamics
Morphology
SKIN COATPredominantly olive-green to grey-brown plumage, pale yellow-white underparts, subtle seasonal color variations
LIMBS WINGSThin legs adapted for perching, long wings facilitating long-distance migration, wingspan around 19-22 cm
HEAD SENSORYSmall pointed bill, large dark eyes, prominent supercilium (eyebrow stripe), excellent auditory capabilities for complex song recognition
BODY STRUCTURESmall songbird, approximately 11-12 cm in length, weighing 8-12 grams, with slender body and relatively long wings
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Steve Garvie from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
