Marmora's warbler facts for kids
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Sylvia sarda (protonym) |
The Marmora's warbler (scientific name: Curruca sarda) is a small bird that belongs to the Sylviidae family. The name sarda comes from Latin and means "from Sardinia", which is one of the places where this bird lives.
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What is a Marmora's Warbler?
The Marmora's warbler is a type of warbler, which are small, active birds. They are known for their songs and for eating insects. This specific warbler is named after Alberto della Marmora, an Italian naturalist.
Where Do They Live?
Marmora's warblers mostly live on islands in the Mediterranean Sea. You can find them breeding on islands like Corsica and Sardinia.
Some of these birds stay in the same place all year. Others migrate south to spend the winter in northern Africa. They are rarely seen in northern and western Europe.
What is Their Habitat?
These small birds like to live in open areas. They prefer places with thorny bushes and heather. They build their nests in bushes.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Female Marmora's warblers usually lay 3 to 5 eggs in their nest. Like most warblers, they mainly eat insects.
What Do They Look Like?
Marmora's warblers are small birds with long tails and fairly large heads. They look a lot like their close relatives, the Dartford warblers.
Colors and Markings
Marmora's warblers are grey on their top and bottom. This is different from Dartford warblers, which have reddish-brown undersides. Adult male Marmora's warblers have darker patches on their forehead and near their eyes.
Beak, Legs, and Eyes
Their beak is pointed. Their legs and the colored part of their eye (the iris) are red. Young Marmora's warblers can look similar to young Dartford warblers because they are also grey underneath. However, young Marmora's warblers have a lighter throat and dark eyes.
Their Song
The song of the Marmora's warbler is a fast, rattling sound.
