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Revision as of 17:35, 13 November 2008
Alternative name: Thick-billed Reed-Warbler
- Acrocephalus aedon
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.
