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;[[:Category:Acrocephalus|Acrocephalus]] palustris | ;[[:Category:Acrocephalus|Acrocephalus]] palustris | ||
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[[Europe]] to central [[Russia]]; winters to coastal southeastern [[Africa]] (Natal) | [[Europe]] to central [[Russia]]; winters to coastal southeastern [[Africa]] (Natal) | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 7 June 2022
- Acrocephalus palustris
Identification
13-15cm
- Olive-brown upperparts
- Paler underparts
- Whitish throat
The sexes are identical
Immature: more rufous upperparts and yellower below
Confusion Species
Distribution
Europe to central Russia; winters to coastal southeastern Africa (Natal)
Taxonomy
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
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, J. A. Gerbracht, D. Lepage, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2021. The eBird/Clements checklist of Birds of the World: v2021. Downloaded from https://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
- Birdforum Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Marsh Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 28 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Marsh_Warbler
External Links
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