Sardinian Warbler Sylvia melanoaephala 
Variation is imperfectly known but may be 
highly localized in the Near East. At 
least two populations have been recorded 
on migration in the eastern Mediterranean- 
a larger darker continental form 
{melanoaephala ) and a smaller paler Near 
Eastern form (momus). Mostly resident but 
some migrate to Cyprus and Egypt and 
occur irregularly in northern Iraq, Sudan 
and Aden. 
Habitat: Low scrub thickets and bushes in 
dry areas. 
