About the Knysna Warbler
The Knysna warbler or Knysna scrub warbler is a very shy and cryptic warbler, endemic to the coastal regions of South Africa. Its population is small and probably declining, due to natural and artificial fragmentation of its habitat, and limited dispersal and reproductive ability.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Bradypterus sylvaticus |
| Species Codes | knswar1, KNWA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Knysna Warbler belong to?
The Knysna Warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Knysna Warbler?
The Knysna Warbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Knysna Warbler?
The Knysna warbler or Knysna scrub warbler is a very shy and cryptic warbler, endemic to the coastal regions of South Africa. Its population is small and probably declining, due to natural and artificial fragmentation of its habitat, and limited dispersal and reproductive ability....
Where can I report a Knysna Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Knysna Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code knswar1, or on iNaturalist.
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