About the River Warbler
The river warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Locustella. It breeds in eastern and central Europe and is migratory, wintering in inland southern Africa, from around the Zambezi River south to the vicinity of Pretoria in South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Locustella fluviatilis |
| Species Codes | eurwar2, RIWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the River Warbler belong to?
The River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the River Warbler?
The river warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Locustella. It breeds in eastern and central Europe and is migratory, wintering in inland southern Africa, from around the Zambezi River south to the vicinity of Pretoria in South Africa....
Where can I report a River Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of River Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurwar2, or on iNaturalist.
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