The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia.

Compared to chiffchaff, Willow Warbler is often brighter, more yellowish (especially in autumn) with stronger pale eyebrow, pinkish legs, and tends not to habitually dip its tail. However, many birds seen are best left unidentified. Found in wooded habitats, from mixed forest to willow thickets in open country.

The willow warbler is a slim, delicate bird of woodland, scrub, parks and gardens. It can be heard singing a melodious, warbling song from the tree canopy. Willow warblers are migratory birds, breeding in Europe and migrating to southern Africa for the winter.

The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia.

The Willow Warbler is a small, slender bird with olive-green upperparts and pale yellow underparts. It has a distinctive pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a thin, pointed bill. Males and females are virtually identical in appearance. Juveniles are similar to adults but have a slightly yellower overall plumage.

Feb 3, 2025 · Chiffchaffs (Phylloscopus collybita) and willow warblers (Phylloscopus trochilus) both have greyish-green and white plumage with no striking features. They are small birds with slender legs and bill, but some small differences can help with ID.

A member of the leaf warbler family, the beautiful olive and yellow Willow Warbler is also one of our most widespread. A summer visitor to the Britain & Ireland, the Willow Warbler’s cascading, liquid song can be heard from mid-April and is arguably one …

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) A common and dainty summer visitor with a mournful song that rings through the trees. The willow warbler likes to sing and shake its feathers while it forages for insects.

Did you know: The Willow Warbler, a delicate and melodious bird, is known to change all its feathers twice a year, a rare trait among birds! Willow Warblers are delightful, petite birds, easily recognised by their grey-green backs and soft underparts.

Willow Warblers are small birds with grey-green backs and pale under parts. They have a yellow tinged chest and throat and pale supercilium (the stripe above the eye). They are separated from the very similar Chiffchaff by their song.