Western Orphean Warbler

Sylviid Babblers 👁 415 views Updated 2026-11-01

Western Orphean Warbler (<em>Curruca hortensis</em>) is a species of Sylviid Babblers (<em>Sylviidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis) is a species of Sylviid Babblers (Sylviidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Curruca; binomial: Curruca hortensis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: w Africa from Senegal to Chad.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Curruca [Sylvia] hortensis to Western Orphean Warbler with split of C. crassirostris.

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