Radde's Warbler
Scientific Name: Phylloscopus shwarziMaltese Name: Vjolin ta' Radde
Family: Warblers and allies (Sylviidae)
Occurence: Vagrant
Breeds in Malta: No
Overview:
This is a warbler similar in size and colour to Dusky Warbler. The adult has an unstreaked brown back and buff underparts. There is a very long prominent whitish supercilium, and the pointed bill is thicker than that of the similar Dusky Warbler. The legs are paler than Dusky's, and the feet look large, reflecting the more terrestrial lifestyle of this warbler.
Status:
Vagrant. Recorded only 3 times, all records of ringed birds. 1st record on the 6/7th November 1990 at Ghadira, the 2nd record on the 23rd of October 1999 at Lunzjata, Gozo and the 3rd record on 2nd November 2007 on Comino.
When to See:
All 3 records in November/October.
Photographs:
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| Radde's Warbler, 23rd october 1999, Lunzjata Valley, Gozo | Radde's Warbler, 2nd November 2007, Comino |
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