About the Western Crowned Warbler
The western crowned warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia. It winters in the forests of the Western Ghats. It prefers forests with high foliage complexity and tree density.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) |
| Species | Phylloscopus occipitalis |
| Species Codes | weclew1, WCWA, WCLW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Crowned Warbler belong to?
The Western Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) belongs to the Leaf Warblers family (Phylloscopidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Crowned Warbler?
The western crowned warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in Central Asia. It winters in the forests of the Western Ghats. It prefers forests with high foliage complexity and tree density....
Where can I report a Western Crowned Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Crowned Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weclew1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
80
Species in Family
241
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