Common Chiffchaff

Phylloscopus collybita

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23 recent observations

Brief #

Dull green upperparts, off-white underparts becoming yellowish on the flanks, and a short whitish supercilium.

Synonyms #

  • Mosquitero común (Spanish)
  • Picafollas europeo (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Chiffchaff is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Brown-washed dull green upperparts, off-white underparts becoming yellowish on the flanks, and a short whitish supercilium. It has dark legs, a fine dark bill, and short primary projection.

Measurements #

Length: 10 - 12 cm
Wingspan: 15 - 21 cm
Weight: 6 - 10 g

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