Subalpine Warbler

Scientific Name: Sylvia cantillans

Population Estimate: 4.5M - 12.8M

Range / Habitat: Migratory bird that breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and northwest Africa. Winters along the southern edge of the Sahara.

Field Notes: Adult male with grey back and head, brick-red underparts, and white malar streaks. Female is mainly brown above, with a greyer head, and whitish below with a pink flush.

Personal Notes: Seen in Donana National Park, Spain

Sardinian Warbler

Scientific Name: Sylvia melanocephala

Population Estimate: 12.6M - 48.6M

Range / Habitat: Generally non-migratory Mediterranean warbler, extending through the southernmost areas of Europe and just into Asia in Turkey.

Field Notes: Adult male has a grey back, whitish underparts, black head, white throat and red eyes (top photo). Female is mainly brown above and buff below, with a grey head (bottom photo).

 Personal Notes: A nice spot toward the end of our birding trip in Donana National Park, Spain.

Eurasian Blackcap

Scientific Name: Sylvia atricapilla

Population Estimate: 80M - 196M

Range / Habitat: Breeds throughout temperate Europe, western Asia and northwestern Africa. Winters from northwestern Europe south to tropical Africa

Field Notes: Distinct grey warbler with black cap in the male and brown cap in the female.

Personal Notes: An "artistic" photo.