Basra Reed Warbler
A species of Reed-warblers Scientific name : Acrocephalus griseldis Genus : Reed-warblers
Basra Reed Warbler, A species of Reed-warblers
Botanical name: Acrocephalus griseldis
Genus: Reed-warblers
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Description
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Description
The Basra reed warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a "warbler" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is an endemic breeder in East and southern Iraq, Kuwait, and Israel[1] in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. It is easily mistaken for the great reed warbler but is a bit smaller, has whiter under parts and has a narrower, longer and more pointed bill. It winters in East Africa. It is a very rare vagrant in Europe. The call is a gruff 'chaar', deeper than a reed warbler's. It is found in aquatic vegetation in or around shallow, fresh or brackish water, still or flowing, mainly in dense reedbeds. It is found in thickets and bushland when migrating or wintering. In 2007, the species was discovered as a breeding bird in northern Israel. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Basra Reed Warbler predominantly consumes insects, mirroring the diet of the related A. arundinaceus. Specific foraging methods or dietary adaptations are not well-documented.
Habitat
The basra Reed Warbler is commonly found in aquatic environments with dense vegetation such as reeds and reedmaces. Its breeding habitat features thick emergent plants along water bodies, while during the non-breeding season in Africa, it prefers dense thickets near water, moist undergrowth, and tall grasses. It is also found in sedge-lined ditches and bushes that are flooded seasonally.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Reed warblers Genus
Reed-warblers Species
Basra Reed Warbler 
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