Birds and wildlife
Blackcap
Sylvia atricapillaGroup: WarblersUK Conservation status:Green
How to identify
The Blackcap is a distinctive greyish warbler. The top of the male's head is black (its black cap) while the female's is chestnut brown. Its delightful fluting song has earned it the name 'northern nightingale'. Although primarily a summer visiting bird from Germany and north-east Europe, Blackcaps are increasingly spending the winter in the UK.Call
Blackcap
Mathias Ritschard / xeno-canto
When and where to see them
The majority spend our winters in southern Europe and north Africa, although they can now be seen in the UK all year round.
Blackcaps are best looked for in woodland, parks and gardens with plenty of trees and shrubs. In winter will readily come into gardens.
Key
- Resident
- Passage
- Summer
- Winter
- Jan
- Feb
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