chiffchaff

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Noun — A small warbler with yellowish-green plumage that breeds widely across Europe and Asia, in northern and temperate regions, or any closely related species in the same genus.

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a chiffchaff singing hear a chiffchaff a pair of chiffchaffs common chiffchaff

This is an everyday name used by birdwatchers rather than a formal scientific term.

Etymology

The name is echoic, meaning it imitates the sound the bird actually makes. It comes from the repeated chiff-chaff call sung by the European species.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a chiffchaff look like?

It is a small warbler with yellowish-green plumage, similar in appearance to several other leaf warblers.

Why is it called a chiffchaff?

The name mimics the bird's own song, which repeats a chiff-chaff sound.

Where do chiffchaffs live?

They breed across northern and temperate parts of Europe and Asia.

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