Moltoni's Warbler

Curruca subalpina

Closely related to Subalpine Warbler. Paler rufous below compared to the western species of Subalpine Warbler and lacks contrast between the rusty throat and whitish belly like the eastern subspecies of Subalpine Warbler. Breeds in Mediterranean scrub. In winter found in semi-arid acacia savanna. Call a diagnostic dry “trrrrr,” reminiscent of Spectacled Warbler.

Taxonomy

Scientific name
Curruca subalpina
Authority
(Temminck, 1820)
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Sylviidae
Genus
Curruca

Range and habitat

Breeding range
PAL : nw to nc Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Balearics
Non-breeding range
nw AF
Migration
Complete migrants

Conservation

Population trend
rising

Photos

Distribution

Bird Calls

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