Western Subalpine Warbler
Western Subalpine Warbler (<em>Curruca iberiae</em>) is a species of Sylviid Babblers (<em>Sylviidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Western Subalpine Warbler (Curruca iberiae) is a species of Sylviid Babblers (Sylviidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Curruca; binomial: Curruca iberiae; authority: (Svensson, 2013).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: nw, w AF.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Western Subalpine Warbler is split from C. cantillans following Zuccon et al. (2020) and Svensson (2013a,b). The specific epithet is established as C. iberiae rather than C. inornata, as the latter has been shown to be a junior synonym of C. subalpina (Zuccon et al. 2020). Tentatively treat as monotypic, but the resident population of nw Africa (formerly inornata) is likely an unnamed subspecies (Svensson in litt.).
