Layard's Warbler
Sylvia layardi
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 layardi (Layard's Warbler)
About the Layard's Warbler
Layard's warbler (Curruca layardi) or Layard's tit-babbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Sylviidae. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Layard's warbler - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Layards warbler Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Layard's Warbler in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Layard's Warbler in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Layard's Warbler sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 65 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Layard's Warbler in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Layard's Warbler in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.