Wanted to see!

I've seen but never heard these birds in Switzerland. The sections labelled Where to observe refer to the excellent book, obviously in German, Vögel Beobachten in der Schweiz von Schweizer et al (e.g. buy hereExcluded are birds that are seldom seen here, such as vagrants and rare migrants. A total of 11 species is included.

Habitat: Wetland:

Savi's warbler / Rohrschwirl (Locustella luscinioides)

Alternate classification: Locustella luscinoides

Wikipedia - Rohrschwirl Chiemgau. Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia - Rohrschwirl_Chiemgau.jpg
Classification: Genus Locustella; Family Locustellidae
General: Savi's warbler (Locustella luscinioides) is a species of Old World warbler in the grass warbler genus Locustella. It breeds in Europe and the western Palearctic. It is migratory, wintering in northern and sub-Saharan Africa. [more]
Song: Gesang ähnlich obiger Art [Feldschwirl]. Tiefere Tonlage, höhere Frequenz. Strophen meist kürzer [Link]
Habitats: Wetland
Song or calls similar to: Common grasshopper warbler, Nightjar.
Song: Endless buzzing like an insect or machinery. Lower tone than Feldschwirl.
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 3-5 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC710242 - Savi's Warbler - Locustella luscinioides - song.mp3 (song)


Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20220604_135303 birdnet - Rohrschwirl - 2022-06-04 13:53:03 - Rohrschwirl - Uznach.mp3 2022-06-04 13.53.03 Uznach (song?)

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Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant, Breeder. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant, Breeder. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Breeder. 34 Neeracherried S. 208 Migrant, Breeder. 36 Greifensee S. 222 Migrant, Breeder. 37 Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229 Breeder. 38 Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236 Breeder. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant, Breeder. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant, Breeder. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant, Breeder.

Wood sandpiper / Bruchwasserläufer (Tringa glareola)


Wikipedia: Wood sandpiper Source: OTHER 1200px-Wood_Sandpiper_Safari_Park.jpg
Classification: Genus Tringa; Family Shorebirds (Scolopacidae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa, Asia.
General: The wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is a small wader. This Eurasian species is the smallest of the shanks, which are mid-sized long-legged waders of the family Scolopacidae. The genus name Tringa is the New Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific glareola is from Latin glarea, " gravel".[2] [more]
Vocalization: Totally different from Green Sandpiper. [Link]
Calls: Flight call a soft, but explosive "whiff whiff" , sometimes with only one syllable. Display call similar to redshank but with only two accented beats; a fast melodious "dee-loo", repeated in cycles. [Link]
Physical details: length=19-21 cm, wingspan=56-57 cm, weight=50-80 g
Habitats: Wetland

Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20210819_082604 birdnet 1940 - Wood Sandpiper, saw a bird flying, check reports in Ornitho - Wood Sandpiper - Uznach.mp3 2021-08-19 08.26.04 Uznach (song?)

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Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Migrant. 24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant. 30 Urserental und Furkapass S. 185 Migrant. 32 Rothenthurm S. 196 Migrant. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant. 34 Neeracherried S. 208 Migrant. 35 Thurauen und Niderholz S. 215 Migrant. 36 Greifensee S. 222 Migrant. 37 Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229 Migrant. 38 Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236 Migrant. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 43 Ermatinger Becken S. 267 Migrant. 45 Steinacher Bucht und Arbon S. 277 Migrant. 47 Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287 Migrant. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant. 56 Auenlandschaft Beyer — Samedan S. 336 Migrant.

Habitat: Forest:

Western bonelli's warbler / Berglaubsänger (Phylloscopus bonelli)

Also known as: Western Bonelli's warbler

Wikipedia Berglaubsaenger Phylloscopus bonelli. From Sébastien Bertru - https://www.flickr.com/photos/aigledayres/5911604938/, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia Berglaubsaenger Phylloscopus_bonelli.jpg
Classification: Genus Phylloscopus; Family Phylloscopidae
Roman von Sury likes them, but notes that their habitat is increasingly disappearing in Switzerland.
Song: Reihe(5-10) von gleichhohen Schlägen, ähnlich dem Schwirren der obigen Art [Waldlaubsänger], aber langsamer, einzelne Töne deutlich getrennt, etwas scheppernd. Kann mit Klappergrasmücke verwechselt werden) [Link]
Habitats: Forest

Song: Single note repeated 6 or 8 times quickly in half a second
Song attributes: Melody: one note, fast, Frequency: 3-7 KHz
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC720128 - Western Bonelli's Warbler - Phylloscopus bonelli - song, recorded in France.mp3 (song)


Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20200608_163439 birdnet 585 - Western Bonelli's warbler.mp3 2020-06-08 16.34.39 Sils (song?)

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♫ Source: BirdNet 20200611_153353 birdnet 618 - Western Bonelli's warbler.mp3 2020-06-11 15.33.53 Sils (song)

Where to observe

24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant, Breeder. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 26 Aletsch S. 160 Migrant, Breeder. 27 Sörenberg: Salwideli S. 166 Migrant. 30 Urserental und Furkapass S. 185 Migrant, Breeder. 31 Reussdelta S. 191 Migrant. 46 Obertoggenburg S. 281 Breeder. 50 Val Piora: Ritomsee S. 305 Migrant, Breeder. 53 Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320 Migrant, Breeder. 54 Maloja S. 326 Migrant, Breeder. 55 Stazerwald S. 331 Migrant, Breeder. 56 Auenlandschaft Beyer — Samedan S. 336 Migrant, Breeder. 57 Schweizerischer Nationalpark — Munt la Schera S. 342 Migrant, Breeder. 58 Ramosch S. 348 Migrant, Breeder.

Eurasian golden oriole / Pirol (Oriolus oriolus)

Alternate classification: Oriolus oriolus oriolus

Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole. Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikimedia Eurasian golden oriole.jpg
Classification: Genus Oriolus; Family Corvidae
Pirol: auffälligen Sexualdimorphismus. Wo/Habitat: lichter Auenwälder, Bruchwälder und gewässernaher Gehölze. Ebenso zählen Laub-, Misch- und Nadelwälder sowie Parks, große Gärten, Friedhöfe, Streuobstwiesen, hohe Obstbäume, Windschutzgürtel und Alleen zu seinen Brutgebieten, wo er sich überwiegend im Kronendach höherer Bäume aufhält. Der Verbreitungsschwerpunkt liegt hier im kontinentaleren Osteuropa. knapp amselgross; Presence april 15 - September 15 https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/voegel/voegel-der-schweiz/pirol
In Western Europe they prefer open broadleaf forests and plantations, copses, riverine forest, orchards, large gardens.They reside in Switzerland from mid-April to mid-September, breeding in mid-May to mid-July. They predominate near the German and French borders, from Lake Constance to Geneva. I want to try to see one at Neeracherried or Thurauen.
Geography: Wikipedia: only member of the oriole family of passerine birds breeding in Northern Hemisphere temperate regions. It is a summer migrant in Europe and western Asia and spends the winter season in central and southern Africa. [Link]
Song: Varied repertoire, but song and common contact call very distinct. Song a series of 1-2 seconds long phrases of 3-5 yodeling, clear, fluting notes, interspersed with 2-3 second pauses. Tone very full-bodied, melodic and pleasing. [Link]
Calls: Flötenrufen Oft wird der Gesang allerdings vom Star treffend ähnlich nachgeahmt. [Link]
Contact call surprisingly different: A forced, drawn "weeackt", slightly resembling Jay, but less harsh, and much more nasal. Other sounds include a Wryneck-like warning call. [Link]
Physical details: length=24 cm, wingspan=44-47 cm, weight=56-79 g
Habitats: Forest

Song: A soft, lowish whistling. In my opinion, the golden oriole has a beautiful voice, but no imagination as to melody - it's always the same few notes.
Song attributes: Melody: stereotype melodic, slow, Frequency: 0-1 KHz Singing season: 04-22 - 09-21
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC567973 eurasian golden oriole song.mp3 (song)


Call: 3 somewhat harsh ascending notes, more melodic than a Eurasian jay call

♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC565722 eurasian golden oriole call.mp3 (call)


Call attributes: Call melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz),
Presence: 04-15 - 09-15
Breeding: 03-15 - 07-15
Migration in: 04-15 - 06-10
Migration out: 07-10 - 09-15
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♫ Source: BirdNet 20200525_143503 birdnet 544 looking for high falling note, - Eurasian golden oriole.mp3 2020-05-25 14.35.03 Luppmen (song)

♫ Source: BirdNet 20200623_174015 birdnet 704 i doubt golden Oriole, need another hypothesis - Eurasian golden oriole.mp3 2020-06-23 17.40.15 Staldenweiher (song)

Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Breeder. 24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant, Breeder. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant, Breeder. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Breeder. 35 Thurauen und Niderholz S. 215 Breeder. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant. 47 Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287 Breeder. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant, Breeder. 53 Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320 Migrant, Breeder.

Tawny owl / Waldkauz (Strix aluco)


Wikipedia: Tawny owl Source: OTHER Strix_aluco_3_%28Martin_Mecnarowski%29.jpg
Classification: Genus Strix; Family Strigidae
Zuerst gehört in Carona südlich von Lugano
Vocalization: Other often heard sounds; a sharp, short, disyllabic "kiu-wik". First syllable ascending then descending, and last ascending in pitch. [Link]
Song: Song a resonant descending "hoooooo". After 2-3 sec. [Link]
Calls: typically followed by a slightly ascending, vibrating "hohohohohoho" and quickly another descending "hooooooo". Complete phrase: "hoooooo, hohohohohoho-hoooooo". May omit parts. [Link]
Physical details: length=37-39 cm, wingspan=94-104 cm, weight=340-620 g
Habitats: Forest

Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Waldkauz in Carona. 2021-04-05 03.44.43 Carona (song?)

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Turtle dove / Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur)

Also known as: European turtle-dove, European turtle dove

Wikipedia European Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur). Source: WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia European_Turtle_Dove_(Streptopelia_turtur).jpg
Classification: Genus Streptopelia; Family Pigeons (Columbidae)
General: Die Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur) ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Tauben. Das Verbreitungsgebiet umfasst weite Teile der westlichen und zentralen Paläarktis und reicht vom nördlichen Afrika, der iberischen Halbinsel und Großbritannien nach Osten über den Nahen und Mittleren Osten bis Nordwestchina und in die Mongolei. Im Mittelmeerraum ist die Turteltaube besonders häufig. Nach einer im Jahr 2007 veröffentlichten Studie der EU ist ihr Bestand jedoch in den letzten 25 Jahren um 62 Prozent zurückgegangen.[1] Der Bestandsrückgang wird auf veränderte landwirtschaftliche Anbaumethoden und den Rückgang der Erdraucharten zurückgeführt, die bei der Ernährung der Turteltauben eine große Rolle spielen. Zu den für den Bestandsrückgang verantwortlichen Faktoren gehört aber auch der Abschuss der Tauben insbesondere im Mittelmeerraum während der Zugzeiten. [more]
Song: Song: a deep, rolling, and slightly ascending cooing; "trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr trrr-trrrr" with variations in rhythm. Sometimes birds sticks to a phrase, but phrases varies between individuals. [Link]
Physical details: length=26-28 cm, wingspan=47-53 cm, weight=100-180 g
Habitats: Forest

Song: Trilling coo.
Song attributes: Melody: one note, slow, Frequency: low (1-3 KHz)
Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ XC728296 - European Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur. Source: XENOCANTO XC728296 - European Turtle Dove - Streptopelia turtur.mp3 (song?)


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Where to observe

24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant. 35 Thurauen und Niderholz S. 215 Breeder. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant, Breeder. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant, Breeder. 53 Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320 Migrant, Breeder.

Habitat: Settlement:

Alpine swift / Alpensegler (Tachymarptis melba)

Alternate classification: Apus melba

Wikipedia: Alpine swift Source: OTHER 1200px-%CE%92%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%BF%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%87%CF%84%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%B1_Alpine_Swift_Tachymarptis_melba.jpg
Classification: Genus Tachymarptis; Subfamily Apodinae; Family Swifts (Apodidae)
General: The Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) formerly Apus melba, is a species of swift. The genus name is from the Ancient Greek takhus, "fast", and marptis, "seizer". The specific name melba comes from ‘melano-alba’ or ‘mel-alba’; Eigenhuis & Swaab (1992) posited that ‘melba’ might be a short form for ‘melano-alba’ or ‘mel-alba’ (Gr. melas, melanos = black; L. albus = white). Linnaeus certainly referred to these two colors in his diagnosis.[2] [more]
Habitats: Settlement

Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20200620_121816 birdnet 688 - Alpine swift.mp3 2020-06-20 12.18.16 Luppmen (song?)

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Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Migrant, Breeder. 24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Breeder. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant. 35 Thurauen und Niderholz S. 215 Migrant. 36 Greifensee S. 222 Migrant, Breeder. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant. 52 Cassonsgrat S. 315 Migrant, Breeder. 53 Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320 Migrant, Breeder. 58 Ramosch S. 348 Migrant, Breeder.

Habitat: Agricultural:

Lesser whitethroat / Klappergrasmücke (Sylvia curruca)

Alternate classification: Curruca curruca, Sylvia curruca
Also known as: Zaungrasmücke

Wikipedia: Lesser whitethroat Source: OTHER Sylvia_curruca_1_%28Martin_Mecnarowski%29.jpg
Classification: Genus Sylvia; Subfamily Sylviinae; Family Old world warblers (Sylviidae)
Wollte diese in Klettgau suchen 2023, bin darueber gestolpert bei Bad Vilbel, Deutschland.
Seasonal Behavior: Nach ihrer Ankunft im April oder Mai verrät sich diese rastlose und geschickt durch das Geäst hüpfende Grasmücke am ehesten durch ihren Gesang. Das eintönige Klappern ist weithin hörbar und hat ihr den deutschen Artnamen eingebracht. Das Männchen versucht, ein im Revier erscheinendes Weibchen durch Vorausfliegen zu einem Wahlnest zu locken. [Link]
Song: Klappernd. (Müllerchen) An Berglaubsänger erinnernd. Klappertöne (5-8) Aber oft mit leisem schwatzendem Vorgesang, der fehlen kann. Kann auch an Sumpfmeise erinnern, doch sind bei dieser die Klappertöne mehr von oben her angeschlagen. [Link]
Song typically consists of two parts. An indistinct chattering and warbling, subsong-like part similar to Whitethroat, which is usually followed by a dry, fast and rattling trill. The trill carries much further than the chattering part. May be difficult to identify if trill is omitted. [Link]
Calls: „tze“ oder „tett“ [Link]
Warning call a hard "check" similar to Blackcap but slightly softer. [Link]
Physical details: length=12-13 cm, wingspan=16-20 cm, weight=10-14 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Song: Song typically consists of two parts. An indistinct chattering and warbling, subsong-like part similar to [common] Whitethroat, which is usually followed by a dry, fast and rattling trill. The trill carries much further than the chattering part. May be difficult to identify if trill is omitted. [Link]
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: 3-5 KHz Special sounds: trill
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC652419 - Lesser Whitethroat - Sylvia curruca - song.mp3 (song)


Call: BirdID says: Warning call a hard "check" similar to Blackcap but slightly softer

♫ Source: OTHER 575779 (call)

Call attributes: Call melody: one note, slow, Frequency: 2-7 KHz, Special sounds: sputter/pebble-clatter.
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Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Migrant. 24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 26 Aletsch S. 160 Migrant, Breeder. 27 Sörenberg: Salwideli S. 166 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant. 30 Urserental und Furkapass S. 185 Migrant, Breeder. 31 Reussdelta S. 191 Migrant. 32 Rothenthurm S. 196 Migrant, Breeder. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant. 34 Neeracherried S. 208 Migrant. 36 Greifensee S. 222 Migrant. 37 Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229 Migrant. 38 Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236 Migrant. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant. 46 Obertoggenburg S. 281 Breeder. 47 Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287 Migrant. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant. 50 Val Piora: Ritomsee S. 305 Migrant, Breeder. 51 Vals S. 310 Migrant, Breeder. 53 Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320 Migrant. 54 Maloja S. 326 Migrant, Breeder. 55 Stazerwald S. 331 Migrant, Breeder. 56 Auenlandschaft Beyer — Samedan S. 336 Migrant, Breeder. 57 Schweizerischer Nationalpark — Munt la Schera S. 342 Migrant, Breeder. 58 Ramosch S. 348 Migrant, Breeder.

Common whitethroat / Dorngrasmücke (Sylvia communis)

Also known as: Greater whitethroat

Wikipedia: Common whitethroat Source: OTHER 1200px-Common_Whitethroat.jpg
Classification: Genus Sylvia; Subfamily Sylviinae; Family Old world warblers (Sylviidae)
General: The common whitethroat (Curruca communis) is a common and widespread typical warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan. [more]
Vocalization: Variable. Usually recognized by fairly concise phrase, usually with three ascending and descending parts. [Link]
Song: Gesang kurz und rau (Kürzester Name).Oft im Singflug aber auch ab Warte. Wenn im Singflug dann Strophe etwas länger. [Link]
Often ends with more indistinct mimicry, or subsong. May omit characteristic phrase and sing more cryptic for periods of time, and may be more difficult to identify. [Link]
Calls: heiser, etwas nasal „wäd“ warnt m.“tschähr“. [Link]
Warning call a harsh, drawn "weeet", usually with accented ending, sometimes rising abruptly in pitch. [Link]
Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=18-23 cm, weight=13-18 g
Habitats: Agricultural

Song: Song: Often ends with more indistinct mimicry, or subsong. May omit characteristic phrase and sing more cryptic for periods of time, and may be more difficult to identify. [Link]
Relativ kurzer gesang, an Anfang fallend, dann entweder weiter oder steigend. 7-14 notes. [Link]
Song attributes: Melody: simple rhythmic, fast, Frequency: 3-7 KHz Special sounds: mimicry
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC344648 - Common Whitethroat - Sylvia communis communis - song, recorded in Germany.mp3 Germany (song)


Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Dorngrasmücke buzzy calls. 2023-07-16 10.03.00 Neunkirch, Schaffhausen (call)

Call attributes: Frequency: ,
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Where to observe

24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant, Breeder. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant, Breeder. 31 Reussdelta S. 191 Migrant. 32 Rothenthurm S. 196 Migrant. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant. 37 Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229 Migrant. 38 Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236 Migrant. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant, Breeder. 47 Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287 Migrant. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant. 58 Ramosch S. 348 Migrant.

Melodious warbler / Orpheusspötter (Hippolais polyglotta)


Wikipedia: Melodious warbler Source: OTHER 1200px-Hippolais_polyglotta.jpg
Classification: Genus Hippolais; Subfamily Acrocephalinae; Family Old world warblers (Sylviidae)
Looking for it in Kaltbrunnenriet - didn't find it in June 2022.
Etymology: polyglotta is from Ancient Greek polus, "many", and glossa, "tongue" and means "harmonious". [Link]
Yellow belly, brown back, very similar to Icterine warbler.
Appearance and identification: Ebird: Compared to Icterine Warbler, wings are shorter and lack the pale panel. [Link]
Habitats: Agricultural

Song: Repeats bits 6-9 times, makes pauses, but also sings like mad with a distorted chirpy voice. Sometimes sings a descending trill that could be a giveaway. Can sing low (2k) or fairly high (8k)
Song attributes: Melody: improvised melodic, very fast, Frequency: 2-8 KHz Special sounds: trill
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC572815 - Melodious Warbler - Hippolais polyglotta - song recorded in the Netherlands .mp3 (song)


Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20220604_134205 birdnet - Orpheusspötter wrong - Uznach.mp3 2022-06-04 13.42.05 Uznach (song?)

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Where to observe

24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant, Breeder. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant, Breeder.

Habitat: Mountain:

Meadow pipit / Wiesenpieper (Anthus pratensis)


Wikipedia: Meadow pipit Source: OTHER 1200px-Wiesenpieper_Meadow_pipit.jpg
Classification: Genus Anthus; Family Motacillidae
Looks like Misteldrossel
Song: Ähnlich Baumpieper, aber ohne Zia-Rufe. Vollständiger Gesang nur in flatterndem Singflug. Lange Strophen. Mittelstück meist zart und hoch [Link]
Song very similar to Rock Pipit, but tone less full and more brittle. Lacks Rock Pipit's closing trill, and beginning is less "hammering". [Link]
Calls: fast tonlos „ist, ist.“ [Link]
Contact call a short "eest". Similar to Rock Pipit but shorter,cleaner and most often in quick series. Warning call a sharp, high pitched "tzeet". Also a rattling "trrrrt". [Link]
Physical details: length=14 cm, wingspan=22-25 cm, weight=15-22 g
Habitats: Mountain
Looks similar to: Mistle thrush.
Song: Single note, possibly rising at the end. (Or: long 4 second phrases, gradually louder then softer; swoopy or whoopy.) Sings in flight. BirdID: Song very similar to Rock Pipit, but tone less full and more brittle. Lacks Rock Pipit's closing trill, and beginning is less "hammering". - but what does a rock pipit sound like?
Song attributes: Melody: one note, fast, Frequency: medium (1-5 KHz)
♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC722919 - Meadow Pipit - Anthus pratensis - song.mp3 (song)


Call: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording

♫ Source: BirdNet 20210627_113544 birdnet 1779 - Meadow Pipit - 2021-06-27 11:35:44 - Meadow Pipit - Grabs.mp3 2021-06-27 11.35.44 Grabs (song?)

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Where to observe

20 Klingnauer Stausee S. 126 Migrant. 24 Chamoson — Leytron S. 148 Migrant. 25 Leuk S. 153 Migrant. 27 Sörenberg: Salwideli S. 166 Migrant, Breeder. 28 Wauwiler Ebene S. 171 Migrant. 29 Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178 Migrant. 31 Reussdelta S. 191 Migrant. 32 Rothenthurm S. 196 Migrant, Breeder. 33 Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202 Migrant, Winter guest. 34 Neeracherried S. 208 Migrant, Winter guest. 36 Greifensee S. 222 Migrant. 37 Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229 Migrant. 38 Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236 Migrant. 39 Nuoler Ried S. 243 Migrant, Winter guest. 40 Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250 Migrant. 41 Klettgau S. 261 Migrant. 45 Steinacher Bucht und Arbon S. 277 Migrant. 46 Obertoggenburg S. 281 Migrant. 47 Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287 Migrant. 48 Bolle di Magadino S. 299 Migrant. 49 Magadinoebene S. 300 Migrant, Winter guest. 56 Auenlandschaft Beyer — Samedan S. 336 Migrant.

Where to observe

Klingnauer Stausee S. 126: Alpine swift (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (B), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Wauwiler Ebene S. 171: Alpine swift (D), Common whitethroat (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Turtle dove (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Flachsee und Stille Reuss S. 178: Common whitethroat (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (DB), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Zürich Chatzenseen S. 202: Alpine swift (D), Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (B), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (DW), Savi's warbler (B), Turtle dove (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Neeracherried S. 208: Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (DW), Savi's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Greifensee S. 222: Alpine swift (DB), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Oberer Pfäffikersee S. 229: Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (B), Wood sandpiper (D)
Rapperswil-Jona und Frauenwinkel S. 236: Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (B), Wood sandpiper (D)
Nuoler Ried S. 243: Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (DW), Savi's warbler (DB), Turtle dove (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Kaltbrunner Riet S. 250: Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Turtle dove (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Bolle di Magadino S. 299: Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Savi's warbler (DB), Turtle dove (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Chamoson — Leytron S. 148: Alpine swift (B), Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (DB), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Melodious warbler (DB), Turtle dove (D), Western bonelli's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Leuk S. 153: Alpine swift (DB), Common whitethroat (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (DB), Lesser whitethroat (DB), Meadow pipit (D), Melodious warbler (DB), Turtle dove (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Urserental und Furkapass S. 185: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Rothenthurm S. 196: Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (DB), Meadow pipit (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Thurauen und Niderholz S. 215: Alpine swift (D), Eurasian golden oriole (B), Turtle dove (B), Wood sandpiper (D)
Ermatinger Becken S. 267: Wood sandpiper (D)
Steinacher Bucht und Arbon S. 277: Meadow pipit (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Bannriet und Spitzmäder S. 287: Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (B), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Wood sandpiper (D)
Magadinoebene S. 300: Common whitethroat (D), Eurasian golden oriole (DB), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (DW), Turtle dove (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Auenlandschaft Beyer — Samedan S. 336: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Meadow pipit (D), Western bonelli's warbler (DB), Wood sandpiper (D)
Aletsch S. 160: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Sörenberg: Salwideli S. 166: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Meadow pipit (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (D)
Reussdelta S. 191: Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Western bonelli's warbler (D)
Obertoggenburg S. 281: Lesser whitethroat (B), Meadow pipit (D), Western bonelli's warbler (B)
Val Piora: Ritomsee S. 305: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Bündner Herrschaft Malans S. 320: Alpine swift (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (DB), Lesser whitethroat (D), Turtle dove (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Maloja S. 326: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Stazerwald S. 331: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Schweizerischer Nationalpark — Munt la Schera S. 342: Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Ramosch S. 348: Alpine swift (DB), Common whitethroat (D), Lesser whitethroat (DB), Western bonelli's warbler (DB)
Klettgau S. 261: Alpine swift (D), Common whitethroat (DB), Eurasian golden oriole (D), Lesser whitethroat (D), Meadow pipit (D), Turtle dove (DB)
Cassonsgrat S. 315: Alpine swift (DB)
Vals S. 310: Lesser whitethroat (DB)

Checklist

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Savi's warbler / Rohrschwirl (Locustella luscinioides) Profile
Wood sandpiper / Bruchwasserläufer (Tringa glareola) Profile
Western bonelli's warbler / Berglaubsänger (Phylloscopus bonelli) Profile
Eurasian golden oriole / Pirol (Oriolus oriolus) Profile
Tawny owl / Waldkauz (Strix aluco) Profile
Turtle dove / Turteltaube (Streptopelia turtur) Profile
Alpine swift / Alpensegler (Tachymarptis melba) Profile
Lesser whitethroat / Klappergrasmücke (Sylvia curruca) Profile
Common whitethroat / Dorngrasmücke (Sylvia communis) Profile
Melodious warbler / Orpheusspötter (Hippolais polyglotta) Profile
Meadow pipit / Wiesenpieper (Anthus pratensis) Profile