Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita is a photograph by Darren Wilkes which was uploaded on April 21st, 2018.
Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita
The common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita), or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands... more
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Chiffchaff - Phylloscopus collybita
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Darren Wilkes
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Description
The common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita), or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.
It is a migratory passerine which winters in southern and western Europe, southern Asia and north Africa. Greenish-brown above and off-white below, it is named onomatopoeically for its simple chiff-chaff song. It has a number of subspecies, some of which are now treated as full species. The female builds a domed nest on or near the ground, and assumes most of the responsibility for brooding and feeding the chicks, whilst the male has little involvement in nesting, but defends his territory against rivals, and attacks potential predators.
A small insectivorous bird, it is subject to predation by mammals, such as cats and mustelids, and birds, particularly hawks of the genus Accipiter. Its large range and population mean that its status is secure, although one subspecies is probably extinct.
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April 21st, 2018
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Comments (8)
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your great photo receiving a William's Weekly Wowie in the Wild Birds group! l/f
HH Photography of Florida
What an unusual name for this pretty little warbler. Congratulations on being chosen for a WoWie in the Wild Birds of the World group. Nice capture. l/g+