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Photo by jenygard, Linnesstranda, Lier, Norway
Acrocephalus palustris

Identification

Juvenile
Photo by Pernatez
Moscow, Russia

13-15cm

  • Olive-brown upperparts
  • Paler underparts
  • Whitish throat

The sexes are identical
Immature: more rufous upperparts and yellower below

Confusion Species

Eurasian Reed Warbler:

Distribution

Breeds in Europe to central Russia and Asia; migrates to Africa.

Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species1.

Habitat

Found in areas of dense vegetation; nettles, reeds etc beside streams and ponds, with taller bushes nearby particularly as perches for singing.

Behaviour

Breeding

Three to six eggs are laid in a nest in reeds or low vegetation.

Diet

Diet includes insects, and occasionally berries in autumn.

Vocalisation


Well known for mimicking other species of birds.

References

  1. Template:Ref-Clements6thOct21#Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
  2. Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
  3. Birdforum Member observations

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