Sylviidae - Old World warblers, gnatcatchers 
                    There are around 293 species of Old World warblers. They are small to medium-sized birds between 3.5-10 inches in length. They have slender bills; medium-sized, rounded wings; short tails; and short to medium legs. They are usually brown, gray, or olive in color with some streaks and bars. Some species are more boldly patterned. Most species are found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They live in forests, brushlands, and marshes. Most of their diet is made up of insects. Many species have well-developed songs.                 
                   
                  World Status Key 
                         Least Concern    Near Threatened    Vulnerable    Endangered    Critically Endangered 
                         Extinct in the Wild    Extinct  
                  Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.  
                  US Status Key 
                         Threatened in US    Threatened in NH    Endangered in US    Endangered in NH    Breeds in NH    Introduced 
                  Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game 
                  
                  
                
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