About the Melodious Warbler
The melodious warbler is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in southwest Europe and northwest Africa. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. This small passerine bird is a species found in open woodland with bushes. Three to five eggs are laid in a nest in a tree or a bush. This is a common bird in many parts of its wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Hippolais polyglotta |
| Species Codes | melwar1, MEWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Melodious Warbler belong to?
The Melodious Warbler (Hippolais polyglotta) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Melodious Warbler?
The melodious warbler is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in southwest Europe and northwest Africa. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. This small passerine bird is a species found in open woodland with bushes. Three to five eggs are laid in a nest in...
Where can I report a Melodious Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Melodious Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code melwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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