Lesser Whitethroat

Sylvia curruca

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Brief #

Grey back, whitish underparts, a grey head with a darker "bandit mask" and a white throat.

Synonyms #

  • Curruca carrasqueña (Spanish)
  • Papuxa carrasqueira (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Lesser Whitethroat is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

A small species with a grey back, whitish underparts, a grey head with a darker "bandit mask" through the eyes and a white throat. It is slightly smaller than the whitethroat, and lacks the chestnut wings and uniform head-face color of that species.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 14 cm
Wingspan: 18 - 19 cm
Weight: 12 - 13 g

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