Old World Warblers
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sylviidae
The family Sylviidae is a group of small insectivorous passerine birds. The Sylviidae mainly occur as breeding species, as the common name implies, in Europe, Asia and, to a lesser extent Africa. Most are of generally undistinguished appearance, but many have distinctive songs. There are 291 species worldwide and 5 species which occur in the Comoros.
- Anjouan Brush-Warbler Nesillas longicaudata (E)
- Grand Comoro Brush-Warbler Nesillas brevicaudata (E)
- Moheli Brush-Warbler Nesillas mariae (E)
- Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus
- Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Comoros
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