Eurasian Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
Portuguese: Toutinegra-de-barrete
Classification
Family: Typical Warblers (Sylviidae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 13-15 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Very Common
Migratory Status: Resident/Winter visitor
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Woodland undergrowth and gardens throughout
Habitat: Woodland, Scrub, Gardens, Parks
Identification
Grey body, black cap (male) or chestnut cap (female)
Call: Rich, fluting song; hard "tac-tac" alarm
Diet & Behavior
Insects in summer; berries and fruit in autumn/winter