Warbler

WARBLER (Prinia gracilis)
Second in the "Birds of Israel" Series

The warbler, one of the smallest of the singing birds in Israel, is one of its common birds. Its colors are brownish gray and its back is striped. It is found in trees and bushes in which it builds its nest. With its long tail, it moves very quickly between the branches. The warbler feeds on small insects, seeds and fruit. Its body measures about 12 cm, its wingspan is about 4 cm and its weight, about 7 grams.

Warblers are found in couples throughout the year and the male defends the couple's territory. The female lays 3 to 5 eggs, colored pink with reddish marks. Their nests are pear-shaped and the young birds stay in the nest for nearly two weeks.

Design: Igal Gabay

Description

Obverse: A warbler flying over trees and grass. "Birds of Israel" and "Warbler", The Holy Land Mint logo and beneath it, the metal fineness, weight and mint year.

Common Reverse of the Series: The Land of Israel at the center of the world as seen from a satellite map. Around the border, the angles and directions of a compass, symbolizing the "inner compass" of birds that directs them to the Land of Israel.te map. Around the border, the angles and directions of a compass, symbolizing the "inner compass" of birds that directs them to the Land of Israel.