Orphean Warbler

Curruca hortensis

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Brief #

Plain grey back and whitish underparts, the bill is long and pointed and the legs black.

Synonyms #

  • Curruca mirlona (Spanish)
  • Papuxa real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Orphean Warbler is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

The adult males have a plain grey back and whitish underparts. The bill is long and pointed and the legs black. The male has a dark grey head, black eye mask, and white throat. The iris is white. Females and immatures have a paler head and buff underparts; their grey back has a brownish tinge. The iris is dark in young birds.

Measurements #

Length: 15 - 16 cm
Wingspan: 20 - 25 cm
Weight: 16 - 25 g