About the Eastern Subalpine Warbler
The eastern subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe. It was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Motacilla cantillans. The specific cantillans is Latin for "warbling" from canere, "to sing".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae) |
| Species | Curruca cantillans |
| Species Codes | easwar1, ESWA, SUWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Subalpine Warbler belong to?
The Eastern Subalpine Warbler (Curruca cantillans) belongs to the Sylviid Warblers and Allies family (Sylviidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Subalpine Warbler?
The eastern subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe. It was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Motacilla cantillans. The specific cantillans is Latin for \"warbling\" from canere, \"to s...
Where can I report a Eastern Subalpine Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Subalpine Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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