Western Subalpine Warbler
Curruca iberiae
- Family
- Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The western subalpine warbler (Curruca iberiae) is a small Sylviidae warbler which breeds in the southernmost areas of Europe and north-western Africa.
Like most Curruca species, it has distinct male and female plumages. The adult male has a grey back and head, brick-red underparts, and white malar streaks ("moustaches"). The female is mainly brown above, with a greyer head, and whitish below with a pink flush.
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Range and habitat
Breeds in the western Mediterranean (Portugal eastward to northwestern Italy) and Morocco eastward to northwestern Libya; winters in the western Sahara, southward to Senegal.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Western subalpine warbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
