Iduna rama (Sykes, 1832)

Common Name and Size

Iduna rama, commonly known as Sykes's warbler, is a small species of warbler, smaller than most other members of its genus.

Plumage Coloration

Its upperparts are pale brown, while its underparts are whitish, with buff-colored flanks.

Markings and Morphology

The outer tail feathers have pale edges, and the species has a short pale supercilium, with a strong, pointed bill.

Similar Species Comparison

Sykes's warbler is larger and greyer than the booted warbler, and bears the closest resemblance to the eastern olivaceous warbler.

Habitat

This small passerine bird occurs in open country that has bushes and other tall vegetation.

Reproduction

Females lay clutches of three or four eggs in a nest built within a bush or other vegetation.

Diet

Like most warblers, Sykes's warbler is insectivorous.