Greater Whitethroat

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Curruca communis

Greater Whitethroat, a reference photo
Photo: Andreas Trepte · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The greater whitethroat or common whitethroat (Curruca communis) is a common and widespread Old World warbler which breeds throughout Europe and across much of temperate western Asia. This small passerine bird is strongly migratory, and winters in tropical Africa, Arabia, and Pakistan.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Whitethroat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Sylviidae
Genus
Curruca
Species
Curruca communis

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