Clamorous Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) in Bundala NP in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka on 14th of January (1 Viewer)

[bubo_bubo]

The images of an Acrocephalus Warbler in the Bundala NP entrance was shot near the entrance road in a reed area. I am thinking of Clamorous Reed-Warbler but cannot rule out Blyth's Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) as well. Could the community confirm/ reject ID. Scanning the images I'm would be grateful for ID from the experts.

Cheers

Johannes

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

Clamorous Reed Warbler (ssp meridionals in Sri Lanka) due to combination of heavy, largely dark bill with pink base, dark legs, pronounced dark loral, very short pp + long tail.

Grahame

 

[bubo_bubo]

Hi Grahame, thanks a lot. This is very helpful. Cheers