Dartford Warbler

Description
The male is dark grey above, with mainly reddish-brown underparts, and a red throat with white spots. Females are browner above and paler below.

Behaviour
Tail is often held cocked up.

Maximum recorded age is three years eight months.

Diet
Mostly feeds on insects but sometimes fruit.

Reproduction
Dartford Warblers nest in low gorse bushes. Breeds in southern and western Europe.

Distribution/habitat
Heathland and scrubland with gorse and heather.