
Olivetree Warbler
The olive-tree warbler (Hippolais olivetorum) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais.
Species insights
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Olivetree Warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
20 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Olivetree Warbler
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
Olivetree Warbler recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Olivetree Warbler
Hosts have recorded the Olivetree Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Hippolais olivetorum
Records
20
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Olivetree Warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Olivetree Warbler in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Olivetree Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Olivetree Warbler in South Africa?
The Olivetree Warbler is most recorded in Mpumalanga (40% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (25% of records), Limpopo (15% of records), based on 20 iNaturalist observations. 44 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Olivetree Warbler on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Olivetree Warbler?
The Olivetree Warbler (Hippolais olivetorum) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Olivetree Warbler?
The olive-tree warbler (Hippolais olivetorum) is an Old World warbler in the tree warbler genus Hippolais. It breeds in southeast Europe and the near east. It is migratory, wintering in eastern and southern Africa, from Kenya south to South Africa.

























