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Shade Warbler

Horornis parens · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
shawar1, SHBW, SHWA, SBWA

About the Shade Warbler

The shade bush warbler or shade warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae. It is found only in Solomon Islands, where it is endemic to the island of Makira . Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests above 600m. It feeds on insects in the undergrowth and on the ground. It has short wings and tail with long yellow-brown legs and slender bill. Its back and crown are dark brown with a dull cinnamon coloured chest and throat. The males and females are similar, although the female is smaller at 14g compared to the heavier male at 18-19g, and may have a browner throat and less warm brown forecrown. The juvenile has a bright olive-yellow chin and throat, greyish front, olive-brown upperparts and a dark crown.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBush Warblers and Allies (Cettiidae)
SpeciesHorornis parens
Species Codesshawar1, SHBW, SHWA, SBWA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Shade Warbler belong to?

The Shade Warbler (Horornis parens) belongs to the Bush Warblers and Allies family (Cettiidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Shade Warbler?

The shade bush warbler or shade warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae. It is found only in Solomon Islands, where it is endemic to the island of Makira . Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests above 600m. It feeds on insects in the u...

Where can I report a Shade Warbler sighting?

You can log sightings of Shade Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shawar1, or on iNaturalist.