Barred Warbler
Sylvia nisoria
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Sylviidae
Genus
Sylvia
Barred Warbler belongs to the family Sylviidae, order Passeriformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and habitat conversion
Loss of scrubland and woodland edge habitats
Climate change affecting breeding phenology
Degradation of wintering habitat in Africa
Urbanization and infrastructure development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/barred-warbler