| Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita |
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Chiffchaff breeds throughout most of Europe and across Asia to central Siberia. During the northern winter most populations migrate south to Africa north of the Equator, the Middle East and India. |
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There are three subspecies that are found in the UAE in winter. The most common is Scandinavian Chiffchaff P. c. abietinus. The nominate P. c. collybita is also common while the Siberian Chiffchaff P. c. tristis is a rare migrant and winter visitor. I think that photos 1 to 3 which are slightly paler are probably Scandinavian Chiffchaff while photo 4 with the bright yellow at the bend of the wing may well be Siberian Chiffchaff. | |||
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