Sykes’s Warbler

Iduna rama

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Acrocephalidae

Size:

11.5-13 cm

Weight:

7-11 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Sylvia Rama (Sykes, 1832)

Short Description:

Sykes's Warbler (Iduna rama) is a small, insect-eating bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts, pale underparts, and faint, olive-yellow supercilium. It has a relatively short, rounded tail and a slender, pointed bill. This warbler species is known for its subtle yet distinct song, which consists of melodic trills and chirps, often heard during the breeding season.

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Sykes’s Warbler is a migratory bird species found in Pakistan during the winter months. It primarily inhabits scrublands, thickets, and open woodlands, particularly in the southern and western regions of the country. During the breeding season, which occurs in the summer months, this warbler migrates to breeding grounds in Central Asia and parts of Europe.

Sykes’s Warbler is an insectivorous bird species, feeding primarily on small insects and larvae found in vegetation. It forages actively in dense foliage, flitting from branch to branch while gleaning insects from leaves and twigs. During the breeding season, males establish territories and sing to attract mates, engaging in brief aerial displays to defend their territory from rivals. Nesting behavior involves constructing cup-shaped nests hidden within dense vegetation, where females lay eggs and both parents take turns incubating them. After the breeding season, Sykes’s Warblers migrate southward to wintering grounds in Pakistan and other parts of South Asia.