About the Scrub Warbler
The streaked scrub warbler, also known simply as the scrub warbler, is a small passerine bird in the family Cettiidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Scotocerca. It is found in northern Africa and south-western Asia. It is a bird of desert fringes, frequenting scrubby areas, ravines and gorges, and is mainly resident, although local movements can occur outside the breeding season.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bush Warblers and Allies (Cettiidae) |
| Species | Scotocerca inquieta |
| Species Codes | stswar1, SCWA, SSWA, STSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scrub Warbler belong to?
The Scrub Warbler (Scotocerca inquieta) belongs to the Bush Warblers and Allies family (Cettiidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Scrub Warbler?
The streaked scrub warbler, also known simply as the scrub warbler, is a small passerine bird in the family Cettiidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Scotocerca. It is found in northern Africa and south-western Asia. It is a bird of desert fringes, frequenting scrubby areas, ravines and ...
Where can I report a Scrub Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Scrub Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stswar1, or on iNaturalist.
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