Striking is the stunning, vibrant emerald green plumage accented by striking pale stripes.
A bird that can express itself with no less than several very distinctive calls!
Dartford Warbler: the hardy survivor of the heathlands
The adult male is a richly colored reddish-brown breasted warbler with red eyes and a deep red eye ring. Its reddish-brown throat is patterned with pale buff spots and its reddish-brown underside transitions to medium brown with a dirty white belly. It has a grayish-brown back and a long, thin dark-colored tail. The forehead is distinctive, pronounced and gray in color. It has short, rounded gray wings, a short, pointed bill with a yellowish base, and pale legs and feet.
