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Lesser Whitethroat

Sylvia curruca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family
Sylviidae
Genus
Sylvia
Species
Sylvia curruca (Lesser Whitethroat)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コノドジロムシクイ
Chinese 白喉林莺
Spanish Curruca Zarcerilla
French Fauvette babillarde
German Klappergrasmücke
Portuguese papa-amoras-cinzento
Russian Славка-мельничек
Thai นกคอขาวน้อย

Similar Species in Sylvia

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African Desert Warbler
Sylvia deserti
Not Evaluated
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Arabian Warbler
Sylvia leucomelaena
Not Evaluated
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Asian Desert Warbler
Sylvia nana
Not Evaluated
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Balearic Warbler
Sylvia balearica
Not Evaluated
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Banded Parisoma
Sylvia boehmi
Not Evaluated
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Barred Warbler
Sylvia nisoria
Critically Endangered
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Brown Parisoma
Sylvia lugens
Not Evaluated
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Chestnut-vented Warbler
Sylvia subcaerulea
Not Evaluated
View all species in Sylvia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Whitethroat?
The scientific name of Lesser Whitethroat is Sylvia curruca. It belongs to the genus Sylvia.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Whitethroat?
Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Whitethroat live?
Lesser Whitethroat is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Lesser Whitethroat belong to?
Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) belongs to the genus Sylvia, which is part of the taxonomic family Sylviidae.
Is Lesser Whitethroat endangered?
No, Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Whitethroat belong to?
Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Whitethroat?
The closest relatives of Lesser Whitethroat in the genus Sylvia include African Desert Warbler, Arabian Warbler, Asian Desert Warbler, Balearic Warbler, Banded Parisoma.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Sylvia — 20 Species

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African Desert Warbler
Sylvia deserti
NE 🐾
Arabian Warbler
Sylvia leucomelaena
NE 🐾
Asian Desert Warbler
Sylvia nana
NE 🐾
Balearic Warbler
Sylvia balearica
NE 🐾
Banded Parisoma
Sylvia boehmi
NE 🐾
Barred Warbler
Sylvia nisoria
CR 🐾
Brown Parisoma
Sylvia lugens
NE 🐾
Chestnut-vented Warbler
Sylvia subcaerulea
NE 🐾
Common Whitethroat
Sylvia communis
LC 🐾
Cyprus Warbler
Sylvia melanothorax
NE 🐾
Dartford Warbler
Sylvia undata
NE 🐾
Desert Whitethroat
Sylvia minula
NE 🐾
Eastern Orphean Warbler
Sylvia crassirostris
NE 🐾
Eurasian Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
LC 🐾
Garden Warbler
Sylvia borin
NT 🐾
Hume's Whitethroat
Sylvia althaea
NE 🐾
Layard's Warbler
Sylvia layardi
NE
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Lesser Whitethroat
Sylvia curruca
LC
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Marmora's Warbler
Sylvia sarda
NE 🐾
Menetries's Warbler
Sylvia mystacea
NE
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