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Chiffchaff
Scientific name: Phylloscopus collybita
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: PHYLLOSCOPIDAE
Group: Birds
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 20 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.03-31.10
Gestation: 180 à 220 jours
Births: 31.10-15.11
Habitat:
Clear woods, hedgerows, gardens
Description:
The chiffchaff is a small migratory passerine bird found primarily in clear woods, hedgerows, and gardens across Europe and Asia. It is easily recognized by its greenish plumage and pale belly. This small bird primarily feeds on insects, which it catches by rummaging through vegetation. During the breeding season, it is very active and emits a distinctive song, a series of repetitive notes characteristic of this species.
Recommended lens:
>=600 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the chiffchaff using a telephoto lens to capture its quick movements in the vegetation and its singing behavior. It is best to photograph early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is soft and the bird is more active. Be patient and ready to capture a moment when the chiffchaff is active, especially when it emits its distinctive song.
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