Dartford Warbler

Sylvia undata

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Brief #

Male has a grey back and head, reddish underparts, and a red eye, female is paler below.

Synonyms #

  • Curruca rabilarga (Spanish)
  • Papuxa do mato (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Dartford Warbler is close to being at high risk of extinction in the near future.
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Description #

Has distinct male and female plumages. The male has a grey back and head, reddish underparts, and a red eye. The reddish throat is spotted with white. The sides are a dull greyish tone, being more clear about the abdomen. In some populations males have bluish-grey or brownish-grey backs and heads. The female is paler below, especially on the throat, and a browner grey above. The female's throat also has white spots, although they are smaller and less marked than in the male. Juvenile birds are similar to females.

Measurements #

Length: 12 - 13 cm
Wingspan: 13 - 18 cm
Weight: 9 - 12 g

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