Willow warbler Phylloscopus trochilus

Features

The willow warbler is a small and frequent songbird from the family of warblers which nests in Europe and Asia. It is a migrant, wintering in tropical Africa. It is very common in northern Europe, where it is one of the most numerous birds.

Species	Bird
Living space	Deciduous forest
Size	11 - 12,5 cm
Weight	7 -15 g

Description

The top of the willow warbler's body is greenish-brown and the whole lower part is pale-yellow. The willow warbler's most notable feature is a long, yellow stripe above the eyes. At first glance, it is very similar to the common chiffchaff from which it is most easily distinguished by a more noticeable stripe above the eyes, light legs (the common chiffchaff has black legs) and a stronger and lighter beak. The willow warbler nests in bright leafy and mixed forests, willow bushes and birch stands. It winters in tropical western and southern Africa. It is a rare summer species in our country.