Greenish Warbler

Phylloscopus trochiloides

(P. t. nitidus)

Armenian Name:	Դեղնափոր գեղգեղիկ

See Plate 49 for Greenish Warbler and other similar species

Resident Status:	Breeding bird
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	10 cm, Wing Span:16-20 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 279.
Description:	Small warbler with pinkish-brown legs. Olive-green above; mostly pale yellow below. Broad yellow supercilium extends to nape. 1-2 yellowish wingbars.
Similar Species:	Wood and Willow Warblers.
Behavior:	Constantly active. Forages in mid- to upper levels of trees.
Habitat:	Woodland, scrub.
Food:	Invertebrates.
Nest:	Ball of dry plants on ground.
Eggs:	15 mm, 3-7, white.