About the Swainson's Warbler
Swainson's warbler is a small species of New World warbler. It is monotypic, the only member of the genus Limnothlypis. Swainson's warbler was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New World Warblers (Parulidae) |
| Species | Limnothlypis swainsonii |
| Species Codes | swawar, SWWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swainson's Warbler belong to?
The Swainson's Warbler (Limnothlypis swainsonii) belongs to the New World Warblers family (Parulidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Swainson's Warbler?
Swainson's warbler is a small species of New World warbler. It is monotypic, the only member of the genus Limnothlypis. Swainson's warbler was named after William Swainson, an English ornithologist....
Where can I report a Swainson's Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Swainson's Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swawar, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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