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Although primarily a summer visiting bird from Germany and north-east Europe, Blackcaps are increasingly spending the winter in the UK. * This map is intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations. Diet Insects and berries.
Breeding Blackcaps are widely distributed throughout Britain and Ireland, with highest densities in lowland areas in southern Britain and in pockets throughout Ireland. Wintering numbers have increased steeply since the 1990s, with numbers peaking in gardens in late January or February.
5 Ιαν 2018 · Named after the male’s signature black cap, this little bird arrives in the UK each spring, bringing with it the sweet sound of its beautiful song. The blackcap favours woodland habitats. Common name: blackcap. Scientific name: Sylvia atricapilla. Family: Sylviidae (warblers) Habitat: woodland, gardens, parks.
As the name suggests, the male blackcap has a black cap, while the female has a gingery one. Look for this distinctive warbler in woodland, parks and gardens. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).
The blackcap is a partial migrant; birds from the colder areas of its range winter in scrub or trees in northwestern Europe, around the Mediterranean and in tropical Africa. Some birds from Germany and western continental Europe have adapted to spending the winter in gardens in Great Britain and Ireland.
This petite warbler, with its distinctive black or brown cap, fills British gardens and woodlands with its rich, flute-like song.
If you’ve spotted a small grey bird with a black cap in your garden, chances are it’s a blackcap! In this guide, we take a look at some of the most interesting blackcap bird facts, including what they look like, what they eat and all there is to know about blackcap migration.
