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A photo of a Savi's Warbler (Locustella luscinioides)
Savi's Warbler

Savi's Warbler

Locustella luscinioides

Savi's warbler (Locustella luscinioides) is a species of Old World warbler in the grass warbler genus Locustella. It breeds in Europe and the western Palearctic. It is migratory, wintering in northern and sub-Saharan Africa. This small passerine bird is found in reed beds, usually with some bushes. Three to six eggs are laid in a nest in reeds. The adult has an unstreaked grey-brown back, whitish grey underparts and a lack of throat streaks, which is a distinction from the river warbler. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are yellower below. Like most warblers, it is insectivorous. This is not a shy species, but can be difficult to see in the reeds except sometimes when singing. The is a monotonous mechanical insect-like reeling, often given at dusk. It is similar to the song of other species in the group, but is generally faster and deeper and bears a strong resemblance to that of Roesel's bush-cricket.
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Cas Van De Giessen
Sunday 28 May 2023 - 12:50pm
Netherlands
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Mark Smithson
Friday 26 May 2023 - 3:30pm
United Kingdom
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Cas Van De Giessen
Thursday 25 May 2023 - 1:02pm
Netherlands
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Alexander Rex
Wednesday 24 May 2023 - 4:16pm
Netherlands
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