White-tailed Warbler
Poliolais lopezi
The White-tailed Warbler (Poliolais lopezi) is a legendary cisticola found in 3 countries, weighing about 12 g. The white-tailed warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae, the only species of the genus Poliolais.
About the White-tailed Warbler
The white-tailed warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae, the only species of the genus Poliolais. It is native to the Western High Plateau and Bioko.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-tailed Warbler look like?
- The white-tailed warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae, the only species of the genus Poliolais.
- How big is a White-tailed Warbler?
- The White-tailed Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 12 g.
- Where can you see a White-tailed Warbler?
- The White-tailed Warbler occurs in 3 countries, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
- What birds look similar to a White-tailed Warbler?
- The White-tailed Warbler is most easily confused with the Mindanao Miniature Babbler, the Gosling's Apalis and the Kilombero Cisticola.
- Is the White-tailed Warbler endangered?
- The White-tailed Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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