Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

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Brief #

Has a rounded head with a narrow pale grey stripe arching over conspicuous black eyes, and short, rounded wings.

Synonyms #

  • Cetia ruiseƱor (Spanish)
  • Rousinol bravo (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Cetti's Warbler is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has a rounded head with a narrow pale grey stripe arching over conspicuous black eyes, and short, rounded wings. The upperparts are a rich chestnut or dark reddish-brown; the throat and breast are pale grey. The tail is longer and broader than many other warblers. The sexes have similar plumage, but males are 26% to 32% heavier than females with a wing-length 11.2% to 13.% longer. The male has a wing longer than 60 mm; the female has a wing shorter than 55 mm. The birds can be aged by their plumage; juveniles look similar to adults but have fresh plumage and two dark or dark grey spots on the tongue.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 15 - 19 cm
Weight: 9 - 17 g

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