Arabian Warbler
NameArabian Warbler
Common NameArabian Warbler
Scientific NameCurruca leucomelaena
FamilySylviidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsAdults have a striking blackish-brown cap extending to the eye, sharply contrasting with a clean white throat and underparts. The upperparts are grey-brown, and a prominent white eye-ring encircles the dark eye. The bill is dark and slender, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, short 'churr' or 'tack' call. The song is a rapid, jumbled, and scratchy warble, often incorporating mimicry of other bird species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeResident across the Arabian Peninsula, including Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, and the UAE, extending north into parts of the Middle East such as Israel and Jordan.
Identifying Featuresblackish-brown cap, white throat and underparts, grey-brown upperparts, prominent white eye-ring, active foraging in scrub
Description
A small, active warbler characterized by its distinctive dark cap and contrasting white throat. It typically inhabits arid scrublands and wadis, foraging for insects among thorny bushes.
