Arabian Warbler

Acacia warbler (Sylvia leucomelaena )

The acacia warbler (Sylvia leucomelaena ) or Blanford - warbler is a songbird of the genus of warblers (Sylvia ). It breeds in acacia populations in semi-deserts.

Description

With 14.5 to 16 centimeters in length, it is one of the larger warblers. She sees the Orpheus warbler similar, but has a longer, rounded tail than this, white tips and no white edges on the outer tail feathers. In contrast to Orpheus warbler, the iris dark and the eye ring is brighter. Males and females look alike and have a darker head than the males of Orpheus warbler. The simplicity of the dress head and back is brownish. Immature have a brown-gray crown.

The acacia warbler is relatively shy and restless in their habitat in motion. It proposes constantly with the tail down.

Voice

The call is a schnalzendes "T (r) ACK", which is repeated several times. The clear, melodious song consists of short verses with large -skip. He recalls the blackcap warbler and the eastern Orpheus.

Habitat and Distribution

The acacia warbler lives in open landscapes of semi-deserts and savannas. She considers herself primarily in stocks of acacia, in which they also breeds.

Its distribution area is the East Africa and the west of the Arabian Peninsula.

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