Eastern Subalpine Warbler

Curruca cantillans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Sylviidae

About

The eastern subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe. It was first described by the German naturalist Peter Simon Pallas in 1764 and given the binomial name Motacilla cantillans. The specific cantillans is Latin for "warbling" from canere, "to sing".

Fun Fact

The specific cantillans is Latin for "warbling" from canere, "to sing".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in young cork oak (Quercus suber) forest and in dense but treeless bushy areas.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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