About the Mourning Warbler
The Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) is a species of bird in the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 116 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code mouwar when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Geothlypis philadelphia |
| Species Codes | mouwar, MOWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mourning Warbler belong to?
The Mourning Warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mourning Warbler?
The Mourning Warbler is a member of the New World Warblers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Mourning Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Mourning Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouwar, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World Warblers 116 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
116
Species in Family
5,497
iNat Observations
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