10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHIFFCHAFF»
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The Helm Guide to Bird Identification
1 SHAPE Although subtle,Willow is rather more atten- uated, sleeker and long-
winged compared to the rounder-headed, rounder-bodied, 'podgy' Chiffchaff. 2
PRIMARY PROJECTION Pay particular attention to the extension of the primaries
...
2
A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe
'2 Willow Warbler Chiffchaff Wing Formulae Willow Warbler: 2nd primary longer
than 7th Chiffchaff: 2nd equal or shorter than 7th. Note relative lengths of a and b
proportions of wings. Dotted lines show possible range in position of 2nd pri- ...
Roger Tory Peterson, Guy Mountfort, P. A. D. Hollum, 2001
3
Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society
Chiffchaff first heard. Hamnt (C) — 27th. Wryneck first heard. St. Albans (D) —
30th. Chiffchaff first heard. Conway (F) — 20th. Robin's nest with 6 eggs.
Ambleside (P) — 15th. Greyr wagtail first seen. Loughbrickland. (G) — 31st.
Chiffchaff first ...
4
Birds of the Middle East
Close to Common Chiffchaff, with longer primary projection; darker, pale-edged
flight feathers and tertials; yellow wash on throat and breast; more distinct
supercilium and palecentred ear-coverts (acredula greyish above, whitish below;
...
Richard Porter, Simon Aspinall, 2010
Since 2000 birds resembling 'Siberian Chiffchaff' have been recorded at
Alexandra Park, Amwell GP, Arthur Jacob NR, Brent Reservoir, Dagenham
Chase, Horton GP, Mudchute City Farm, Rainham Marshes, Stoke Newington
Reservoirs, ...
6
The Complete Back Garden Birdwatcher
above: Chiffchaff below right: Willow Warbler. Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler
These two Blue Tit-sized, olive-green warblers are so similar that we are treating
them in the same section here. This should send the message that, if you don't
want ...
7
The Complete Garden Bird Book: How to Identify and Attract ...
Unlike those of its close relative the Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler wintering records,
in Britain at least, are still exceptional. Willow Warblers are found in the same
habitats as the Chiffchaff, but tend to favour smaller, younger trees, bushes and ...
Mark Golley, Stephen Moss, 2001
P. t. yakutensis regularly wags tail downward, recalling Siberian Chiffchaff. ID
Rather plain Phylloscopus lacking wingbars or other prominent features,
somewhat resembling grey-brown Arctic Warbler (p.356). Has prominent off-
white ...
9
A Field Guide to the Birds of China
Distribution and status: Race tristis is uncommon in Altai andTianshan Mts of NW
Xinjiang. Vagrants recorded N Guangdong and Hong Kong. Habits: Typical small
leaf warbler. Note: Mountain Chiffchaff P. sindianus is placed by some authors ...
John Ramsay MacKinnon, 2000
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Garden Bird Confidential: Discover the hidden world of ...
Chiffchaff Species: Phyiloscopus coll/vbita Family: Sylviidae IDENTIFICATION
The chiffchaff (10—1 1 crnl'li—li-li in, slightly smaller than a blue tit) is a small,
plain-coloured olive-green bird that sometimes turns up in gardens. It is very
active, ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHIFFCHAFF»
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chiffchaff is used in the context of the following news items.
Paignton Zoo a haven for British native species
"Chiffchaff nest on site and lesser spotted wood pecker used to nest but haven't been seen for years. A keeper saw an osprey fly over late one ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
I wasn't tempted by fungi opportunity during a walk on the wildside
I noticed that bird song was beginning to diminish, as the breeding season concludes, but a few warblers such as chiffchaff and blackcap were ... «The Southern Reporter, Jul 15»
Of feathers, beaks and paint
Colorful ones like the robin or the kingfisher, or black and white ones like the marsh tit or the colorless chiffchaff. I find them all appealing. «Deutsche Welle, Jun 15»
Birdwatch: Sweet sight creates secret buzz above woodland canopies
... while a Temminck's stint was at Thornwick Pool. A possible Iberian chiffchaff was at the edge of an industrial estate at Eastfield, Scarborough. «Yorkshire Post, Jun 15»
Nature Notes: Buttercups and daisies
In the adequate linear tree cover birdsong was very strong with blackbird, robin, chiffchaff, blackcap chaffinch and wren topping the list, the ... «Wandsworth Guardian, Jun 15»
Getting to know the warbler
The song of the willow warbler and the endless chiff chaffing of the chiffchaff are a constant woodland sound from first to last light. «MidLothian Advertiser, Jun 15»
Ingham's World:
... into view, the youngsters barely able to fly, and in a densely wooded valley we found a newly fledged chiffchaff waiting for mum to bring food. «Express.co.uk, Jun 15»
RSPB Watford takes flight
Summer brings whitethroat, garden warbler, blackcap, willow warbler and chiffchaff while winter brings redpoll, siskin, fieldfare, redwing and ... «Watford Observer, Jun 15»
Countryside lovers help out at Ilkley Moor conversation events
Birds spotted or and heard on the walk included: blackbird, chiffchaff, chaffinch, wood pigeon, robin, blue tit, magpie, willow warbler, swallow, ... «Ilkley Gazette, Jun 15»
Some birds not so swift putting in an appearance
The distinctive song of the chiffchaff was heard from widespread localities throughout the month. On April 1, a bird was singing at Woodhorn ... «Northumberland Gazette, Jun 15»
