[2] Together with the Cyprus warbler it forms a superspecies with dark throats, white malar streaks and light remigial fringes.

It breeds in dry and warm environments, including rocky areas, hillsides covered with scrub and maquis, and from sea level to altitudes of approximately 800–1000 meters.

This species occupies a diverse range of dry Mediterranean habitats, from forested areas with sufficient undergrowth to maquis with sparse tree cover.

It favors open bushy woods of oak and cypress, as well as grassy and rocky terrain with varying densities of scrub cover.

On migration, it can be observed on bushy hillsides, mountain slopes, and in desert wadis with Acacia trees.

[7] The nest is a robust cup-shaped structure constructed from grass leaves and stems, often incorporating some vegetable down.

Nests are typically situated in dense, often thorny scrub, at heights ranging from 45 to 75 centimeters above the ground.