About the Western Orphean Warbler
The western Orphean warbler is an Old World warbler of the genus Curruca. This species occurs in summer around the Mediterranean, through western Europe and extending into northwest Africa. It is migratory, wintering in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a rare vagrant to northern and north-western Europe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae) |
| Species | Curruca hortensis |
| Species Codes | weowar2, WOWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Orphean Warbler belong to?
The Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis) belongs to the Sylviid Warblers and Allies family (Sylviidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Orphean Warbler?
The western Orphean warbler is an Old World warbler of the genus Curruca. This species occurs in summer around the Mediterranean, through western Europe and extending into northwest Africa. It is migratory, wintering in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a rare vagrant to northern and north-western Europe....
Where can I report a Western Orphean Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Orphean Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weowar2, or on iNaturalist.
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