About the Japanese Bush Warbler
The Japanese bush warbler, known in Japanese as uguisu (鶯), is an Asian passerine bird more often heard than seen. Its distinctive breeding song can be heard throughout much of Japan from the start of spring.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bush Warblers and Allies (Cettiidae) |
| Species | Horornis diphone |
| Species Codes | jabwar, JBWA, JABW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Bush Warbler belong to?
The Japanese Bush Warbler (Horornis diphone) belongs to the Bush Warblers and Allies family (Cettiidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Japanese Bush Warbler?
The Japanese bush warbler, known in Japanese as uguisu (鶯), is an Asian passerine bird more often heard than seen. Its distinctive breeding song can be heard throughout much of Japan from the start of spring....
Where can I report a Japanese Bush Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Bush Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jabwar, or on iNaturalist.
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