About the Icterine Warbler
The icterine warbler is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, the melodious warbler. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Hippolais icterina |
| Species Codes | ictwar1, ICWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Icterine Warbler belong to?
The Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Icterine Warbler?
The icterine warbler is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, the melodious warbler. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a Icterine Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Icterine Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ictwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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