Common Whitethroat

Sylvia communis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Sylviidae

About

The common whitethroat or greater whitethroat is a common and widespread Old World warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan.

Fun Fact

Common Whitethroats suffered a catastrophic 77% population crash in 1969 due to drought in their Sahel wintering grounds—one of the first documented examples of climate affecting migrants.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat berries and other soft fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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