Common Whitethroat (Curruca communis)

It breeds primarily in temperate regions of Europe—from the British Isles and Scandinavia in the north, across central and eastern Europe, and into western Asia. The eastern populations are sometimes considered subspecies due to slight morphological and vocal differences. After the breeding season, the common whitethroat is fully migratory, with nearly all individuals wintering in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. Migration typically occurs in two major waves—southward in late summer to early autumn and northward in spring. In terms of habitat, the common whitethroat favors open and semi-open landscapes, often choosing areas with dense low vegetation such as scrublands, hedgerows, woodland edges, and overgrown fields. It is particularly fond of bramble thickets and other thorny or tangled shrubs, which offer cover for nesting and a rich supply of insects. During migration and in wintering grounds, its habitat preferences remain fairly consistent, though it may also occupy more arid or savanna-like environments in Africa, especially those with scattered shrubs and tall grasses. This adaptability to varied habitats makes it one of the more successful and widely distributed warblers in its range.

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