A small passerine bird species in the Sylviidae family, distributed across Europe and parts of western Asia, characterized by its distinctive gray and brown plumage and melodious song.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open woodland edges, shrublands, hedgerows, and agricultural landscapes with dense vegetation, typically ranging from sea level to 1,500 meters elevation
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in insect population control, seed dispersal, and serves as an important indicator species for habitat health in temperate ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATPredominantly gray-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, with distinctive white throat and pale edges on tail feathers
LIMBS WINGSRelatively long, slender legs for perching, wings rounded and suitable for short-distance flight
HEAD SENSORYRelatively large eyes, short conical beak adapted for catching insects, prominent whitish throat patch
BODY STRUCTURESmall songbird, approximately 13-14 cm in length, weighing 10-20 grams, with a compact, slender build
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Alexis Lours
