Tristram's Warbler

Curruca deserticola (Tristram, 1859)

Sylviidae — Sylviid Babblers

Tristram's Warbler, Curruca deserticola, is a passerine of the Sylviidae family that breeds in north-west Africa. It occurs in Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia and Western Sahara, and is associated with subtropical dry shrubland. The bird takes its English name from Reverend Henry Baker Tristram, after whom it was named. Tristram also gathered natural history specimens.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Sylviidae — Sylviid Babblers
Breeding range
Africa: nw
Tristram's Warbler
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Tours where you can spot this bird

4 tours in Morocco

Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
/ Djerba Private tour 7 days

Follow a seven-day spring route from southern desert and Djerba wetlands to cork oak forest, combining North African specialties with early ...

Next: Mar 25, 2027
Tunisia Sunny Winter Desert and Djerba Birding Tour
Tunisia Sunny Winter Desert and Djerba Birding Tour
/ Djerba Private tour 6 days

Cross southern Tunisia over six winter days, beginning with Djerba’s tidal birdlife before moving through sandy desert, rocky country and ...

Next: Jan 10, 2027
Private Two-Day Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Birdwatching
Private Two-Day Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Birdwatching
Morocco / Merzouga Private tour 2 days

Use two private days by 4x4 to explore Merzouga and deeper Erg Chebbi habitats, with sunrise starts, picnic breaks and flexible target searc...

 Private Full-Day Merzouga Desert Birdwatching
Private Full-Day Merzouga Desert Birdwatching
Morocco / Merzouga Private tour 1 day

Start before sunrise for a private full day by 4x4 through Merzouga’s seasonal water, dunes, wadis, fields and desert plains....