About the Dartford Warbler
The Dartford warbler is a Sylviid warbler from the warmer parts of western Europe and northwestern Africa. It is a small warbler with a long thin tail and a thin pointed bill. The adult male has grey-brown upperparts and is dull reddish-brown below except for the centre of the belly which has a dirty white patch. It has light speckles on the throat and a red eye-ring. The sexes are similar but the adult female is usually less grey above and paler below.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae) |
| Species | Curruca undata |
| Species Codes | darwar1, DAWA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dartford Warbler belong to?
The Dartford Warbler (Curruca undata) belongs to the Sylviid Warblers and Allies family (Sylviidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dartford Warbler?
The Dartford Warbler is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dartford Warbler?
The Dartford warbler is a Sylviid warbler from the warmer parts of western Europe and northwestern Africa. It is a small warbler with a long thin tail and a thin pointed bill. The adult male has grey-brown upperparts and is dull reddish-brown below except for the centre of the belly which has a dirt...
Where can I report a Dartford Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Dartford Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code darwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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