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Melodious warbler
Scientific name: Hippolais polyglotta
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: ACROCEPHALIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Very shy
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 15.04-30.07
Gestation: 11–14 jours
Births: 10–12 jours
Habitat:
Open woodlands, hedgerows and groves
Description:
The melodious warbler is a small migratory passerine of 11–13 cm with olive-yellow upperparts and pale yellow underparts. It inhabits open woodlands, hedgerows and groves, feeding mainly on insects captured in flight or among foliage. During breeding, males sing from elevated perches to attract females and defend territory.
Recommended lens:
>=500 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself at the edge of groves or on an elevated path to capture the singing male perched upright. Shoot early morning when light is soft. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze flight displays and a shallow depth of field to isolate its silhouette against sparse foliage.
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