Chiffchaff

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Bird name: Chiffchaff
Latin: Phylloscopus collybita
Other: Pouillot véloce • Common Chiffchaff
Family: Phylloscopidae • Leaf Warblers

The Chiffchaff is the archetypal little brown bird - fairly featureless and easily confused with several other warblers, especially the Willow Warbler. Many winter here on the coast, whereas the Willow Warbler all migrate, allowing the former to be identified more easily.

A small bird, and difficult to photograph!More photos...