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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.[1]
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Behaviour[]
Tail is often held cocked up.[1]
Maximum recorded age is three years eight months.[1]
Diet[]
Mostly feeds on insects but sometimes fruit.[1]
Calls[]
Reproduction[]
Dartford Warblers nest in low gorse bushes[1]. Breeds in southern and western Europe.[1]
Distribution/habitat[]
Heathland and scrubland with gorse and heather.[1]
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