About the Whistling Warbler
The whistling warbler is a species of bird in the New World warbler family. It is monotypic within the genus Catharopeza. It has a dark back that fades into a lighter gradient going towards the chest. It also has a dark head, a dark strip on the breast, and a light orbital. Both male and female have the same plumage. It is endemic to the island of Saint Vincent in the Lesser Antilles. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. This habitat loss is due to volcanic activity and deforestation. Whistling warblers have cup-shaped nests, and spotted eggs. Their diet primarily consists of insects.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Catharopeza bishopi |
| Species Codes | whiwar1, WHIW, WHWA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whistling Warbler belong to?
The Whistling Warbler (Catharopeza bishopi) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Whistling Warbler?
The Whistling Warbler is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Whistling Warbler?
The whistling warbler is a species of bird in the New World warbler family. It is monotypic within the genus Catharopeza. It has a dark back that fades into a lighter gradient going towards the chest. It also has a dark head, a dark strip on the breast, and a light orbital. Both male and female have...
Where can I report a Whistling Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Whistling Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiwar1, or on iNaturalist.