About the Red-winged Gray Warbler
The red-winged grey warbler is a small to medium size bird in the family Cisticolidae that is native to Central Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Drymocichla. It is mostly grey with a white underside, a long tail and a prominent red patch on the wing. It is commonly found in swamp and savanna-like environments where it breeds in the rainy season. The sexes are alike.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Drymocichla incana |
| Species Codes | rwgwar2, RWGW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-winged Gray Warbler belong to?
The Red-winged Gray Warbler (Drymocichla incana) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-winged Gray Warbler?
The red-winged grey warbler is a small to medium size bird in the family Cisticolidae that is native to Central Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Drymocichla. It is mostly grey with a white underside, a long tail and a prominent red patch on the wing. It is commonly found in swamp a...
Where can I report a Red-winged Gray Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-winged Gray Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rwgwar2, or on iNaturalist.
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