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;[[:Category:Acrocephalus|Acrocephalus]] scirpaceus | ;[[:Category:Acrocephalus|Acrocephalus]] scirpaceus | ||
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Monotypic. | Monotypic. | ||
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Reedbeds and some bushes. | Reedbeds and some bushes. | ||
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The diet includes mainly insects, though some berries are taken. | The diet includes mainly insects, though some berries are taken. | ||
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It builds a basket like nest in reeds; 3-5 eggs are laid; the young fledge after 10 or 11 days. | It builds a basket like nest in reeds; 3-5 eggs are laid; the young fledge after 10 or 11 days. | ||
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Revision as of 19:01, 4 May 2009
- Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Identification
12.5cm
Brown with a rusty tinge. Paler underparts with a whitish throat. Thin brownish bill. Legs dark brown.
Juvenile is very similar to the adult but rather brighter with tawny-orange tints to upperparts. Legs flesh-coloured.
Similar Species
Marsh Warbler, Blyth's Reed Warbler
Distribution
Europe,western Asia, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Habitat
Reedbeds and some bushes.
Behaviour
Diet
The diet includes mainly insects, though some berries are taken.
Breeding
Monogamous.
It builds a basket like nest in reeds; 3-5 eggs are laid; the young fledge after 10 or 11 days.
It is brood parasitised by the Common Cuckoo.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Acrocephalus scirpaceus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
References
- Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Wikipedia
External Links
Reed Warbler Identification Thread
