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Banded Warbler

Curruca boehmi

Least Concern
Weight
13.85 g
Family
Sylviidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Banded Warbler is a small sylviid warbler of the family Sylviidae found in dry scrub and thornbush across East Africa. Weighing about 13.9g, it is a subtle brown bird with indistinct barring on the flanks. It forages actively through low thorny scrub for insects and small invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 13.85 g 0.49 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 13 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Sylviidae (Old World Warblers)
Genus Curruca
Species Curruca boehmi

External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Banded Warbler endangered?
The Banded Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 13 days.
How big is the Banded Warbler?
The Banded Warbler has a weight of 13.85 g.
What order and family does the Banded Warbler belong to?
The Banded Warbler (Curruca boehmi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae.

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