Warbler from Northern Cape, South Africa 2023 (1 Viewer)

[orientaldkf]

Hi all, saw this warbler in the mid-upper canopy of a tree at Augrabies Falls National Park in Oct 2023. Quite puzzled by what it could be, it was markedly larger than typical Phylloscopus-type birds with a long bill.

Appreciate any help on the ID!

Thanks

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

It's an Acrocephalus warbler. I guess most likely African Reed Warbler. Seems quite short winged and the leg colour is about right.

 

[orientaldkf]

Thanks for confirming! Agreed that the primary projection does look short in the pictures.