Phylloscopus trochilus
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Mass
~9 g
Habitat
Forests
Diet
Insects and invertebrates
How to recognize it
The Willow Warbler is a small, restless canopy songster best noticed by its light, quick movements rather than by a bold appearance. It slips through leaves and branches with an easy, delicate way of moving that makes it hard to keep in view.
Males sing from the trees and mix singing with foraging. Its voice is thin and clear, with a short, descending whistle that sounds soft and simple once you get used to it.
It favors open, not-too-dense woods, parks, gardens, and other damp places with low cover. It feeds mainly on insects and their larvae, but also takes spiders, snails, berries, and fruit, and almost the whole population moves to sub-Saharan Africa for winter.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Willow Warbler is a small, restless canopy songster best noticed by its light, quick movements rather than by a bold appearance. It slips through leaves and branches with an easy, delicate way of moving that makes it hard to keep in view.
Males sing from the trees and mix singing with foraging. Its voice is thin and clear, with a short, descending whistle that sounds soft and simple once you get used to it.
It favors open, not-too-dense woods, parks, gardens, and other damp places with low cover. It feeds mainly on insects and their larvae, but also takes spiders, snails, berries, and fruit, and almost the whole population moves to sub-Saharan Africa for winter.
