Barred Warbler
VU

Barred Warbler

Sylvia nisoria

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_warbler

Overview

The barred warbler is a species of bird in the warbler family Sylviidae which breeds across temperate regions of central and eastern Europe and western and central Asia. This passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical eastern Africa.

The Barred Warbler faces significant population declines across its range due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization in both breeding and wintering areas. Climate change is altering the timing of insect emergence, disrupting the species' breeding cycle, while degradation of traditional scrubland and woodland edge habitats further threatens remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dense scrubland, woodland edges, large gardens with thick hedgerows, and young forest plantations, typically in areas with scattered trees and dense understory vegetation. During winter, the species occupies acacia woodlands, thornbush savanna, and semi-arid scrublands across sub-Saharan Africa.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Barred Warbler classified as Vulnerable?
Barred Warbler is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Barred Warbler faces significant population declines across its range due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urbanization in both breeding and wintering areas. Climate change is altering the timing of insect emergence, disrupting the species' breeding cycle, while degradation of traditional scrubland and woodland edge habitats further threatens remaining populations.
Where does Barred Warbler live?
Barred Warbler occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barred Warbler?
The main threats to Barred Warbler are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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