Eurasian Blackcap
Song & Calls

Blackcaps are a vocal species of warbler and their sweet melodious song is a common sound of spring and summer in their breeding grounds. The song of the Blackcap consists of rich scratchy, squeaky whistled phrases and sounds somewhat similar to the song of Garden Warbler (Sylvia borin).  Males often sing from a concealed perch in the midstorey of trees or shrubs. Blackcaps also make a variety of other calls including short harsh ‘tak’ contact notes.

The Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) [also known as Eurasian Blackcap or Blackcap Warbler] is a medium-sized, chunky warbler which breeds throughout Europe and in parts of western Asia. This species is common in much of its range, and inhabits woodlands, scrubby habitats and gardens.