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Also known as '''Thick-billed Reed Warbler''' | Also known as '''Thick-billed Reed Warbler''' | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
16-17.5 cm. Unstreaked brown back and buff underparts, rounded forehead, short pointed bill. Young birds are rich buff below. The sexes are identical. | 16-17.5 cm. Unstreaked brown back and buff underparts, rounded forehead, short pointed bill. Young birds are rich buff below. The sexes are identical. | ||
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Revision as of 17:44, 30 September 2008
- Acrocephalus aedon
Also known as Thick-billed Reed Warbler
Identification
16-17.5 cm. Unstreaked brown back and buff underparts, rounded forehead, short pointed bill. Young birds are rich buff below. The sexes are identical.
Distribution
East Asia.
Taxonomy
Some authorities believe that this species belong in the genus Phragmaticola.
Habitat
Dense vegetation such as reeds, bushes and thick undergrowth.
Behaviour
5-6 eggs are laid in a nest in a low tree.
The diet includes insects but it will take other small prey items.