About the Willow Warbler
The willow warbler is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia. It is strongly migratory, with almost all of the population wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) |
| Species | Phylloscopus trochilus |
| Species Codes | wlwwar, WILW, WIWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Willow Warbler belong to?
The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) belongs to the Leaf Warblers family (Phylloscopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Willow Warbler?
The willow warbler is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia. It is strongly migratory, with almost all of the population wintering in sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Willow Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Willow Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wlwwar, or on iNaturalist.
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