Sardinian Warbler

Curruca melanocephala

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Brief #

Male has a black head, white throat, greyish upperparts. Female has a grey head & grey-brown upperparts,

Synonyms #

  • Curruca cabecinegra (Spanish)
  • Papuxa cabecinegra (Galician)

Red List Status #

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

Male with black head, white throat, greyish upperparts and off-white underparts. Female less striking, with grey head grey-brown upperparts, distinct buff flanks and paler belly. Both sexes with white sides and corners to tail.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 16 cm
Wingspan: 15 - 18 cm
Weight: 10 - 15 g

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