Iberian Chiffchaff

Phylloscopus ibericus

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Brief #

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

Synonyms #

  • Mosquitero ibérico (Spanish)
  • Picafollas ibérico (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Iberian 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. Plumage doubtfully separable in the field from Common Chiffchaff and best distinguished by song which commences with Common Chiffchaff-type notes that merge into a few fluty notes and end in a dry trill.

Measurements #

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

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