The Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla

Features

The Eurasian blackcap is a common and widespread typical warbler. These are birds that adapt to life in shrubbery. In the urban environment, it is one of the most typical representatives of hedgerows and ornamental shrubs.

Species	Bird
Living space	Conifer forest, Deciduous forest
Size	13 -15 cm
Weight	15 -22 g

Description

The male has grayish feathers and a black hat beneath which they are greyish white. The female is more greyish with a red hat beneath which they are beige. The beak and the legs are gray. During the spring and when they takes care of their young, the blackhead mainly feeds on insects and spiders, and, in the summer, they also eat berries and fruit. They reach their highest density in lowland forests, humid mixed forests and shady parks. The wingspan of adult birds ranges from 20 to 23 cm.