Dusky Warbler

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Coastal scrub (autumn vagrant).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Dark; “tek tek” call.

When to look

Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.

Taller bars mean more birds about. Grey means it is usually absent.

How rare is it?

The Dusky Warbler sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.

Recent UK sightings

Similar birds

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• Western Crowned WarblerLegendary · Coastal scrub (extreme vagrant)
• Yellow-browed WarblerRare · Coastal woodland (autumn)
• Eastern Crowned WarblerLegendary · Coastal scrub (very rare)

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