Phylloscopus canariensis

Previously the Canary Island Chiffchaff was considered as a subspecies of the Common Chiffchaff . Now it is recognised as a separate species under the name Phylloscopus canariensis for the following reasons :

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Original source: Juan Emilio from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, EspaƱaCamera location
Author: Juan Emilio from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, EspaƱaCamera location

The Phylloscopus canariensis is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Nothing known about the Phylloscopus canariensis

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Sylviidae
Genus : Phylloscopus
Species : canariensis
Authority : (Hartwig, 1886)