- Acrocephalus hiwae
Identification
17cm. Yellowish below and darker brown/yellow above with a large and very long bill.
Distribution
Found on Saipan and Alamagan (Mariana Islands).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly considerd conspecific with Nightingale Reed Warbler.
Habitat
Forest edges, reed marshes, and wetlands.
Behaviour
They often sing at night.
Diet includes insects, spiders, snails, and lizards.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2011. IOC World Bird Names (version 2.10). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Saipan Reed Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 9 October 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Saipan_Reed_Warbler
