Key information
A very plain warbler with no distinguishing features (a feature in itself!). It spends a lot of its time in the cover of trees and bushes and can be more difficult to see than its relative, the blackcap. Despite its name it is not really a garden bird, except in mature gardens next to woods. Its song is similar to that of a blackcap, but has longer mellow phrases.
What they eat:
Insects and berries.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 14cm
- Wingspan:
- 20-24.5cm
- Weight:
- 16-22g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 170,000 territories
Identifying features:
Garden warbler
