Scientific Name:
Phylloscopus collybita
Common Name:
Chiffchaff
Family:
Old World Warbler Family: Sylvidae
Summary:
The Chiffchaff gets its name due to its simple song. It has an olive green head and back and yellowish white underparts. A white stripe runs back from the beak through the eye.
Ecology:
The Chiffchaff mainly visits the British Isles during the summer and stays close to open wooded areas and coppice. The Chiffchaff sings from a high song-post, feeds mainly on insects and builds its nest in low bushes.
Habitat:
Open woodland, heath.
Distribution:
Size:
11 cm