Toutinegra-dos-valados
Curruca melanocephala
English: Sardinian Warbler
Classification
Family: Typical Warblers (Sylviidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 13-14 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Very Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Mediterranean scrubland throughout the park
Habitat: Maquis scrubland, Garrigue, Dense bushes
Identification
Male: black cap, grey body, red eye-ring; female browner
Call: Rapid chattering song; harsh "tchack-tchack" alarm
Diet & Behavior
Insects, spiders; berries in autumn