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Eastern Orphean Warbler

Curruca crassirostris

The Eastern Orphean Warbler, Curruca crassirostris, presents itself as a rather distinguished member of the typical warblers. With a length of 15–16 cm, it stands somewhat larger than its cousin, the blackcap. The adult male is adorned with a plain grey back, a long and pointed bill, and legs of a deep black hue. A dark grey head with a striking black eye mask and a contrasting white throat are its defining features, along with a white iris that captures the light. The female and immature birds, on the other hand, display a paler head and reddish underparts, with their grey back carrying a subtle brownish tinge. The iris of the younger birds is notably dark.

Identification Tips

To identify this species, look for the male's dark grey head and black eye mask, which are set off by a white throat. The bill is notably long and pointed. Females and young birds can be distinguished by their paler head and the reddish hue of their underparts. The iris color also serves as a clue, with adults sporting a white iris and young birds having a dark one.

Habitat

The Eastern Orphean Warbler favors open deciduous woodland, where it can be observed flitting among the foliage.

Distribution

This warbler graces the summer skies around the Mediterranean, extending through the Balkans, Turkey, the Caucasus, and reaching into Central Asia. It is a migratory species, retreating to sub-Saharan Africa to overwinter.

Behaviour

The Eastern Orphean Warbler is a small passerine bird that exhibits typical warbler behavior. It is known to lay 4–6 eggs in a nest situated within a bush or tree.

Song & Calls

The vocal repertoire of this species is quite impressive. Its song consists of a series of melodious warbling notes, liroo-liroo, interspersed with scolding tones. The richness of its song is said to approach that of the Nightingale, and it is more varied than that of its relative, the Western Orphean Warbler.

Diet and Feeding

As an insectivore, the Eastern Orphean Warbler sustains itself primarily on insects, which it adeptly captures in its woodland habitat.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Eastern Orphean Warbler as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face immediate threats to its survival.

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