Black-headed warblerSylvia melanocephala

Males have a black head, a white throat and a visible reddish orbital ring. Females are browner on the head and less dark on the back. The tail is slightly long, which is most noticeable when this bird is in flight.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Breeding Season March - July

Dimension Length: 14 cm

Habitat Open land with undergrowth and shrubs and in woodland with undergrowth.

Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta  ©Avelino Vieira

Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta ©Avelino Vieira

Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta  ©Avelino Vieir

Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta ©Avelino Vieir

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