Monday, March 5, 2012

Common Chiffchaff

You would be lucky if you spot the Common Chiffchaff in these regions. It is a small  inconspicuous bird, smaller than the sparrow, and is largely unnoticed as it moves through the trees. It is not as common as the name suggests.
Its brown head and upper body parts and wings provide a perfect camouflage. The chest parts are dull white with black beak and legs.  It has a grayish streak running over its eyes.
Photograph location: Kalwa.
More photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/108221666944016063659/WonderfulWorldOfBirds

Name
Common Chiffchaff
Alternate names
Not known
Size
Smaller than house sparrow
Occurrence
Present mostly in the leafy regions of trees near forested areas. Moves singly or in pairs though the trees.
Status
Not common
Distinct features
Brown head with upper body, wings and tail, with a grayish streak running over its eyes.
Male/female
Alike

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