The icterine warbler (Hippolais icterina) has a plain greenish-brown back with a paler wing panel, and yellowish underparts. The bill is slightly orange, strong and pointed, and the legs blue-grey. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are paler on the belly. breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, melodious warbler.This small passerine bird is a species found in open deciduous woodland with bushes and also parks and gardens, often near water.
