Birds of Ireland: Blackcap

A blackcap, which is about the size of a robin, can be very aggressive at a bird table

A blackcap's call is a harsh tcek repeated many times if it's alarmed

Blackcap | Caipín dubh | Sylvia atricapilla

A blackcap is about 13-14 centimetres long with a wingspan of 22 centimetres. They are a common breeding species found on woodland and in gardens here all year round.