About the Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
The eastern olivaceous warbler, known simply as the olivaceous warbler when its western relative is referred to as the 'isabelline warbler', is a small passerine bird with drab plumage tones, that is native to the Old World. For the most part it breeds in southeastern Europe, the Middle East and adjacent western Asia, and winters in the northern Afrotropics.
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It is a medium-sized warbler, more like a very pale reed warbler than its relative the melodious warbler. The adult has a plain pale brown back and whitish underparts. The bill is strong and pointed and the legs grey. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are more buff on the belly. It has a characteristic downward tail flick. The western olivaceous warbler differs from this species in being larger and having a browner tinge to the upperparts; it also has a larger bill.
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What the Eastern Olivaceous Warbler sounds like
Where the Eastern Olivaceous Warbler lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Guinea, Slovenia, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark.
When to see the Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Booted WarblerIduna caligataThe booted warbler is a small species of warbler, similar in size to a common chiffchaff.
Sykes's WarblerIduna ramaIt is a small warbler, especially compared to others in their genus.
African Yellow WarblerIduna natalensisThe African yellow warbler is a medium-sized warbler in which the whole of the upperparts and tail are yellowish-brown, with a slightly browner crown and yellower rump.
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