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#[https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=178116 Birdforum thread] discussing taxonomy of this species | #[https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=178116 Birdforum thread] discussing taxonomy of this species | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 4 June 2018
- Acrocephalus agricola
Identification
13 cm (5 in)
- Plumage varies through the season from rusty to palish-buff unstreaked upperparts
- Whitish underparts
- Whitish supercilium
- Short bill, with yellowish lower mandible
- Long tail
Sexes similar
Similar Species
Eurasian Reed Warbler which has longer wings and shorter tail, and less marked supercillium.
Distribution
Breeds in central Eurasia; winters in southern Asia
Rare, but regular vagrant to western Europe
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1][3][4].
Habitat
Low dense vegetation such as long grass, reeds and rice, besides lakes and marshes
Behaviour
Flicks and cocks the tail.
Breeding
Nests low in reeds; 4-5 eggs are laid
Diet
Gleans insects from reeds and also in tree canopy.
Vocalisation
Calls and song less harsh than Marsh Warbler.
Call: chek and zak
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2017. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2017, with updates to August 2017. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Hering, J., Flade, M. & Wink, M. (2015): Records of Paddyfield Warbler Acrocephalus agricola in Turkey and evidence for a monotypic taxon. Sandgrouse 37(2): 130–136.
- Birdforum thread discussing taxonomy of this species
- Wikipedia
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728 6
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Paddyfield Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 12 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Paddyfield_Warbler
