Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
The eastern olivaceous warbler, known simply as the olivaceous warbler when its western relative is referred to as the 'isabelline warbler', is a small passerine bird with drab plumage tones, that is native to the Old World. For the most part it breeds in southeastern Europe, the Middle East and adjacent western Asia, and winters in the northern Afrotropics.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Arrives in spring and leaves in autumn; winter records are almost absent.
Most records in May–June.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
13,228 records from Türkiye · #76 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The olivaceous warbler is a plain pale grey-brown warbler that delivers a hurried chattering song, pumping its tail as it sings.
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