About the Common Chiffchaff
The common chiffchaff, or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) |
| Species | Phylloscopus collybita |
| Species Codes | comchi1, CCHI, COCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Chiffchaff belong to?
The Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) belongs to the Leaf Warblers family (Phylloscopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Chiffchaff?
The common chiffchaff, or simply the chiffchaff, is a common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds in open woodlands throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic....
Where can I report a Common Chiffchaff sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Chiffchaff on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comchi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
80
Species in Family
90,243
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