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Where to observe and photograph the wood warbler in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the wood warbler in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the wood warbler’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Wood warbler
Scientific name: Phylloscopus sibilatrix
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: PHYLLOSCOPIDAE
Group: Birds
Sensitivity to human approach: Very shy
Minimum approach distance: 20 m
Courtship display: April to May
Incubation: 12–14 jours
Hatchings: April to May
Habitat:
Open woodlands with sparse undergrowth
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The wood warbler is a small insectivorous passerine, 11–13 cm long, with greenish-yellow upperparts, whitish underparts and a bright yellow supercilium. A migratory species of open woodlands with sparse undergrowth, it feeds mainly on insects and spiders captured on the wing or among foliage. During breeding, males sing in flight or from perches to defend their territory.
Recommended lens:
500 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Follow woodland edges discreetly and locate males singing in flight. Shoot in early morning with a fast shutter speed to freeze wingbeats, and use a shallow depth of field to isolate the bird against the green-yellow foliage.
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