Alternative name: Cape Verde Warbler
- Acrocephalus brevipennis
Identification
- Grey-brown upperparts
- Greyish-white underparts
Distribution
African islands: found only in the Cape Verde Islands. Extirpated on São Nicolau and Brava.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Valleys with plenty of vegetation.
Behaviour
Breeding
It suspends its nest in reed beds. The clutch consists of 2-3 eggs.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Cape Verde Swamp Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Cape_Verde_Swamp_Warbler
External Links
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