Iphone Stream Southpark

Sylvia melanocephala. Gmelin, 1789

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: Sardines Warbler

The Sardinian warbler is a passerine insectivorous somewhat smaller than a sparrow with a length of about 12-14 cm. Adult males have a striking black cap that goes from the top of the beak to the nape, passing under the eye and contrasts with the white of her throat. The eye is of a reddish brown hue, and is framed by a red eye ring stands out against the black cap. The back is colored slate gray and the ventral region is a lighter shade of gray. The female and young have a similar design but more discrete, brownish hues dominate.

has a global distribution mainly circunmediterranean occupying all the peninsulas and large islands of the Mediterranean. It also is spread across North Africa and the Canary Islands.

The Sardinian warbler, but is considered a sedentary bird, you can make winter trips to warmer areas and postnuptial travel.

Within the Iberian Peninsula has expanded strongly during recent years, possibly due to a softening of the climate-reaching our shores through the Ebro Valley , natural corridor connecting the Mediterranean and Cantabrian coasts. In the Serantes we are aware of their presence from the second half of the 80's where it might observe in a very localized area. Today can be found in almost all of the mountain, always in character shrub habitats where grasses are lush and good size.

Within the Basque Catalogue of Threatened Species is registered in the category of "special interest". Considering its markedly thermophilic and that these coastal populations are at their limit of distribution area, are likely to be exposed to cold spells, but could seriously decimate their populations.

Distribution map of the Sardinian warbler in the BAC and Navarre.

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Canto Sonora extracted from the Guide to the Birds of Spain. If you are interested in acquiring click here.

Finally, thank Juan Manuel Pérez de Ana for giving the necessary information for this entry. By the way, give them around their blogs. Highly recommended.

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Text and photos:

Manu Océn

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