Garden Warbler
Sylvia borin
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Sylviidae
About
The garden warbler is a common and widespread small bird that breeds in most of Europe and in the Palearctic to western Siberia. It is a plain, long-winged and long-tailed typical warbler with brown upperparts and dull white underparts; the sexes are similar and juveniles resemble the adults. Its two subspecies differ only slightly and interbreed where their ranges overlap. Due to its lack of distinguishing features, this species can be confused with a number of other unstreaked warblers. The garden warbler's rich melodic song is similar to that of the blackcap, its closest relative, which competes with it for territory when nesting in the same woodland.
Fun Fact
During their journey, they can metabolise not only body fat but also up to 19% of their breast and leg muscles and 39% of their digestive tract.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds mainly on insects in the breeding season, although other small invertebrates such as spiders are also eaten.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance