About the Namaqua Warbler
The Namaqua warbler, also known as the Namaqua prinia or white-breasted prinia, is a small passerine bird, a cisticolid warbler and the sole member of the genus Phragmacia. It was formerly placed in the genus Prinia, but was found to be sufficiently distinct to warrant a genus of its own.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Phragmacia substriata |
| Species Codes | nampri1, NAWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Namaqua Warbler belong to?
The Namaqua Warbler (Phragmacia substriata) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Namaqua Warbler?
The Namaqua warbler, also known as the Namaqua prinia or white-breasted prinia, is a small passerine bird, a cisticolid warbler and the sole member of the genus Phragmacia. It was formerly placed in the genus Prinia, but was found to be sufficiently distinct to warrant a genus of its own....
Where can I report a Namaqua Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Namaqua Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nampri1, or on iNaturalist.
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