Grasshopper Warbler
Scientific Name: Locustella naeviaMaltese Name: Bufula tal-Gurati
Family: Warblers and allies (Sylviidae)
Occurence: Vagrant
Breeds in Malta: No
Overview:
The Grasshopper Warbler breeds across much of Europe and Asia. It is migratory, wintering from northwest Africa to India. This small passerine bird is a species found in short dense vegetation, often close to water. This is a skulking species which is very difficult to see except sometimes when singing
Status:
Vagrant bird. 12 records in Malta. Latest record was of a bird ringed at Salina on 10th March 2011.
When to See:
Most records are in October.
Photographs:
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Grasshopper Warbler, 10th March 2011, Salina |
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