Key information
The attractive but unobtrusive wood warbler is one of the largest Phylloscopus warblers in Europe. It has bright yellow upper parts, throat and upper chest and white under parts.
The species is widespread and numerous in deciduous forest in Europe and reaches its highest densities in the UK in the western oak woods of Wales.
What they eat:
Mainly insects and spiders.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 12-13cm
- Wingspan:
- 19.5-24cm
- Weight:
- 8-12g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 6,500 males
Identifying features:
Wood warbler
