About the Prothonotary Warbler
The prothonotary warbler is a small songbird of the New World warbler family. It is named for its plumage, which resembles the yellow robes once worn by papal clerks in the Roman Catholic Church.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Protonotaria citrea |
| Species Codes | prowar, PROW, PRWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Prothonotary Warbler belong to?
The Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Prothonotary Warbler?
The prothonotary warbler is a small songbird of the New World warbler family. It is named for its plumage, which resembles the yellow robes once worn by papal clerks in the Roman Catholic Church....
Where can I report a Prothonotary Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Prothonotary Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code prowar, 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
15,247
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