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<p> <em>Sylvia atricapilla </em>(Linnaeus, 1758)</p>

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  • Blackcap

  • Sylvia atricapilla (Linnaeus, 1758)

  • Sylviidae

  • The Eurasian blackcap is a plump passerine bird, with a strong beak, long tail and grey plumage, darker on the dorsal surface, and with a conspicuous cap, which is black on the male, and brownish red on the female and young. It can measure up to 15 cm long.

  • Faia Brava Private Protected Area

  • Norte

  • Least Concern

  • The Eurasian black cap inhabits woods, bushland, gardens and olive groves. This is a common bird in our country and has a very melodious calling.

  • All year long

  • The eurasian blackcap feeds on insects, fruits and berries.

  • The Portuguese population of this species is estimated to be between 1 million and 5 million couples.