Western Subalpine Warbler
Curruca iberiae
The Western Subalpine Warbler (Curruca iberiae) is a uncommon sylviid warbler found in 22 countries. The western subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and north-western Africa.
About the Western Subalpine Warbler
The western subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and north-western Africa.
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What the Western Subalpine Warbler sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Netherlands, Belgium.
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Western Subalpine Warbler look like?
- The western subalpine warbler is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and north-western Africa.
- Where can you see a Western Subalpine Warbler?
- The Western Subalpine Warbler occurs in 22 countries, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, France and Senegal.
- What does a Western Subalpine Warbler sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Western Subalpine Warbler on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Western Subalpine Warbler?
- The Western Subalpine Warbler is most easily confused with the Chestnut-vented Warbler, the Eastern Subalpine Warbler and the Moltoni's Warbler.
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