Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) in Scandinavia

The Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a warbler found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A small, often well-camouflaged bird prized for its song. It typically occurs in scrub, woodland and wetlands.

In the Nordic countries the Willow Warbler is best described as a summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern 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 Willow Warbler

  • Willow Warbler – nest & eggs
  • Willow Warbler – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Phylloscopus trochilus
  • Family: Warblers
  • Habitat: Scrub, woodland and wetlands
  • Status in the Nordics: Summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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