Eastern Chiff-chaff

It is a migratory passerine which winters in southern and western Europe, southern Asia and north Africa. Greenish-brown above and off-white below, it is named onomatopoeically for its simple chiff-chaff song. It has a number of subspecies, some of which are now treated as full species. The female builds a domed nest on or near the ground, and assumes most of the responsibility for brooding and feeding the chicks, whilst the male has little involvement in nesting, but defends his territory against rivals, and attacks potential predators.

The Eastern Chiff-chaff is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Nothing known about the Eastern Chiff-chaff

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Original source: Arthur Chapman
Author: Arthur Chapman
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Order : Passeriformes
Family : Sylviidae
Genus : Phylloscopus
Species : sindianus
Authority : Brooks, 1879