Fiji Bush Warbler
Horornis ruficapilla
The Fiji Bush Warbler (Horornis ruficapilla) is a rare bush warbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 13 g. The Fiji bush warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae.


About the Fiji Bush Warbler
The Fiji bush warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae. It is endemic to the islands of Fiji. There are four subspecies occurring on all the main islands of the group. The species has been afforded its own genus, Vitia, in the past, but similarities of egg colour, song and morphology place it firmly within the Horornis bush-warblers.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Fiji Bush Warbler look like?
- The Fiji bush warbler is a species of bird in the family Cettiidae.
- How big is a Fiji Bush Warbler?
- The Fiji Bush Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
- Where can you see a Fiji Bush Warbler?
- The Fiji Bush Warbler occurs in 2 countries, including Fiji.
- What birds look similar to a Fiji Bush Warbler?
- The Fiji Bush Warbler is most easily confused with the Hume's Bush Warbler, the Philippine Bush Warbler and the Palau Bush Warbler.
- Is the Fiji Bush Warbler endangered?
- The Fiji Bush Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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