| 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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