Icterine Warbler

Hippolais icterina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Acrocephalidae

About

The icterine warbler is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in mainland Europe except the southwest, where it is replaced by its western counterpart, the melodious warbler. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.

Fun Fact

Icterine Warblers are accomplished mimics that incorporate fragments of up to 30 other bird species' songs into their own complex, ever-changing repertoire.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on fruit in late summer.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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