Image via Macaulay Library
Arabian Warbler
- Scientific name
- Curruca leucomelaena
- Family
- Sylviidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Arabian warbler (Curruca leucomelaena) is a species of Old World warbler identified by its distinctive physical traits, including rounded wings and a notched tail. It is primarily distributed across the arid landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula, extending into parts of the Levant and Northeast Africa, where it has evolved to thrive in hot, rocky habitats and scrubland environments.
First described in the scientific record during the 19th century, the species has long been a subject of interest for ornithologists studying adaptation in desert ecosystems. Its classification has shifted within the Sylviidae family, reflecting broader academic efforts to refine avian taxonomy based on both morphology and genetic analysis, ultimately resulting in its placement within the Curruca genus.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birdwatching collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Arabian Warbler
Arabian Warbler is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this bird yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Arabian Warbler on collecto.rs?
Arabian Warbler doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Arabian Warbler?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Arabian Warbler catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Arabian Warbler is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking birdwatching free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
