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Skopelos island, N. Sporades, Greece
Sardinian Warbler
(Sylvia
melanocephala)
Typical inhabitant of maquis scrub, very secretive, often the only
clue to its presence is its call. They are mainly residents but some birds
migrate.
Length: 13 cm
Description: Males have solid black head with white throat, grey body
and red eye ring. Females have lighter grey head; immature and fall adults
have grey brown head with white eye ring. Males have bright red eyes. They
are much darker than all similar species.
Flight: Very active, darting from bush to bush with half spread tail,
displaying white outer tail feathers.
