River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) in Scandinavia

The River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) is a passerine found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A small perching bird with a varied way of life. It typically occurs in woods, scrub and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the River Warbler is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the River Warbler

  • River Warbler – song & calls
  • River Warbler – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Locustella fluviatilis
  • Family: Passerines
  • Habitat: Woods, scrub and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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