About the Arctic Warbler
The Arctic warbler is a widespread leaf warbler in birch or mixed birch forest near water throughout its breeding range in Fennoscandia and the northern Palearctic. It has established a foothold in North America, breeding in Alaska. This warbler is strongly migratory; the entire population winters in southeast Asia. It therefore has one of the longest migrations of any Old World insectivorous bird.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the Arctic Warbler lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Belgium, France, Australia, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Israel, Spain, Iceland, Portugal.
When to see the Arctic Warbler
Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Hume's Leaf WarblerPhylloscopus humeiHume's leaf warbler is one of the smallest "Old World warblers".
Green WarblerPhylloscopus nitidusThe green warbler, also known as green willow warbler or green leaf warbler, is a leaf warbler found in the Caucasus Mountains in southeastern Europe.
Dusky WarblerPhylloscopus fuscatusThe dusky warbler is a leaf warbler which breeds in the east Palearctic.
Learn the Arctic Warbler in BeakBrain
Photo and call practice, free in any browser.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.