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Willow Warbler

Phylloscopus trochilus

Worldwide: 35,362 observations
Group: Birds

About

The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a very common and widespread leaf warbler which breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic, from Ireland east to the Anadyr River basin in eastern Siberia. It is strongly migratory, with almost all of the population wintering in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Apr 10, 2026National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Forest Botial-JarvisView observation from Apr 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
Apr 8, 2026Jamhuri, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: danielwebbwildlifeView observation from Apr 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jan 22, 2026Jamhuri, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: danielwebbwildlifeView observation from Jan 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 25, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: owliceView observation from Oct 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
Feb 22, 2024Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: ErnestView observation from Feb 22, 2024 on iNaturalist
Oct 30, 2022HRXX+WR, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Tobby OdhachaView observation from Oct 30, 2022 on iNaturalist