Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
Males have a black cap, females a rusty-brown one. Their rich, flute-like song is among the most beautiful of the warblers. Typically found in woodland or thick garden shrubs, Blackcaps occasionally venture to coastal areas like Lihou.
- Habitat: Woodland, scrub, gardens; on passage can appear in any well-vegetated spot.
- Diet / Food: Insects, berries (notably fond of elderberries).
- Length: 13 cm