Sardinian Warbler  (Sylvia melanocephala)

Typical inhabitant of maquis scrub, very secretive, often the only clue to its presence is its call. They are mainly residents but some birds migrate.

• Length: 13 cm

• Description: Males have solid black head with white throat, grey body and red eye ring. Females have lighter grey head; immature and fall adults have grey brown head with white eye ring. Males have bright red eyes. They are much darker than all similar species.

• Flight: Very active, darting from bush to bush with half spread tail, displaying white outer tail feathers.

• Feed: Insects and soft fruits.