About the Greater Whitethroat
The common whitethroat or greater whitethroat is a common and widespread Old World warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae) |
| Species | Curruca communis |
| Species Codes | grewhi1, GRWH, COWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Whitethroat belong to?
The Greater Whitethroat (Curruca communis) belongs to the Sylviid Warblers and Allies family (Sylviidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Whitethroat?
The common whitethroat or greater whitethroat is a common and widespread Old World warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan....
Where can I report a Greater Whitethroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Whitethroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grewhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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