Brown Warbler
Sylvia lugens
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on John Cox's illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilySylviidae (Sylviid Warblers and Allies)
- GenusSylvia (Sylvia Warblers)
- SpeciesSylvia lugens (Brown Warbler)
62 Verified sightings at Nairobi National Park From 2019 to 2026
210 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
March Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Brown Warbler
The brown parisoma or brown warbler (Curruca lugens) is an Old World warbler of the family Sylviidae found in eastern Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Warbler in Nairobi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 2 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 7 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Warbler in Nairobi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Warbler sighting in Nairobi National Park, based on 62 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Warbler in Nairobi National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Brown Warbler in Nairobi National Park in our monthly data.