- Acrocephalus palustris
Identification
Latin name Acrocephalus palustris Few people hear this master singer due to its rarity. Similar-looking to the reed warbler, it is whiter below, more olive above and has pale legs. Like other warblers it is highly active, searching its habitat of shrubs and dense vegetation for food. Although thought to have a secure population within Europe, the UK population of marsh warblers has fallen and is now of serious conservation concern.
Distribution
A summer visitor which is mainly confined to parts of Worcestershire and south-east England, especially Kent.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Found in areas of dense vegetation with taller bushes nearby.
Behaviour
It eats insects, and occasionally berries in autumn.
External Links
Bird Song
<flashmp3>Acrocephalus palustris (song).mp3</flashmp3>
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