Melodious Warbler, Zarcero común

Description:

The Melodious Warbler is very similar to the more easterly Icterine Warbler and replace it in southwest Europe . The Melodious and Icterine Warblers are basically green and yellow birds while other Hippolais warblers are duller, more pale brown and buff. It is 12-13 cm long and has a wingspan of 18-20 cm. The Melodious has a plainer wing with a shorter wingtip (primary feather) projection when perched than the Icterine. It produces short clicks and sparrow-like chattering. The song is fast, rambling, not very accomplished warble, including rattling notes and shrill whistles but generally not much contrast in tone. The nest is a deep cup in small branches of tree or large bush; 4 or 5 eggs; 1 brood; May–July. It feeds taking insects from foliage. It pulls berries from twigs in autumn.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wet area with tall vegetation. Close to the sea shore.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired