Eurasian Reed Warbler
A species of Reed-warblers Scientific name : Acrocephalus scirpaceus Genus : Reed-warblers
Eurasian Reed Warbler, A species of Reed-warblers
Botanical name: Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Genus: Reed-warblers
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Description General Info
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Description
The eurasian Reed Warbler does not have distinctive plumage. It can make the medium-sized bird difficult to distinguish from other warblers. When the bird is breeding it prefers areas with sedge or reed beds, otherwise, it is often seen in a variety of habitats. It is more common to hear the melodic song in the trees than to see the shy bird.
Size
13 cm
Life Expectancy
12 years
Feeding Habits
Eurasian Reed Warbler primarily feeds on insects, supplementing with small food items and berries. It exhibits typical warbler foraging methods, actively searching among reeds. This species is noted for its insectivorous diet with occasional frugivory.
Habitat
Eurasian Reed Warbler thrives predominantly in reed beds and marshy wetlands, preferring areas with dense vegetation like reed (Phragmites) and reedmace (Typha). This habitat choice is observed throughout its geographical range which spans various regions of Eurasia and parts of Africa. Although typically associated with freshwater ecosystems, eurasian Reed Warbler exhibits habitat plasticity, occupying mangrove forests, particularly Avicenna marina, and various woody-plant habitats during the non-breeding season. Eurasian Reed Warbler is also found in habitats such as date palm and olive groves, gardens, and coastal regions, demonstrating adaptability to different environments. Altitudinal distribution extends up to 1,900 meters in certain areas like Kenya, but eurasian Reed Warbler is generally not found above 1,500 meters elsewhere.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Sounds
Call
Recording location: Belgium
Song
Recording location: Belgium
Song
Recording location: Netherlands
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Reed warblers Genus
Reed-warblers Species
Eurasian Reed Warbler 
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