Classification: Genus
Sylvia (
Sylvia); Subfamily
Sylviinae (
Sylviinae); Family
Old world warblers (
Sylviidae)
Song:
Song much more different from latter, but timbre of fluting sounds is similar, recalling that of Blue Rock Thrush. Overall the song is simpler than S. crassirostris, with shorter phrases, longer pauses and a more restricted register. Motifs consists largely of pleasant fluting, often dominated by alternation between two notes, and are often repeated with small variations. [Link]
Calls:
Alarm call a short and sharp "tek" recalling Blackcap, often given in series. Also a dry, rasping "turrrr". Both calls are more or less identical to S. crassirostris. [Link]
Physical details: length=15 cm,
wingspan=20-25 cm,
weight=16-25 g
🔍 No documented observation