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Barred Warbler

Curruca nisoria

Least Concern
Weight
23.55 g
Family
Sylviidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Barred Warbler is a migratory warbler of the family Sylviidae that breeds in shrubby habitats from central Europe to central Asia and winters in East Africa. Weighing about 23.55g, it has distinctive crescentic barring on its underparts, most pronounced in adult males. It inhabits dense thickets and scrub, feeding on insects and berries.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 23.55 g 0.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 10-11 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

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

External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Barred Warbler endangered?
The Barred Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 10-11 days.
How big is the Barred Warbler?
The Barred Warbler has a weight of 23.55 g.
What order and family does the Barred Warbler belong to?
The Barred Warbler (Curruca nisoria) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae.

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