- Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
Identification
11.5-13 cm
Adult
- Brown upperparts, streaked black
- Rusty-brown rump
- Dark cap
- Strong white supercilium
- Longish, broad rounded tail
- Whitish underparts
- Buff flanks
- Greyish-brown legs
Immature: fine streaking on breast
The sexes are identical.
Distribution
Breeds throughout Europe and Asia, winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Reed beds with bushes. Damp ditches.
Behaviour
Breeding
The clutch of 3-5 eggs are laid in a nest made low in dense reeds or a bush.
Diet
The diet includes insects and berries.
Flight
Compact outline, strong but fluttery flight. Hops.
Vocalisation
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Thread with links to both Eurasian Reed Warbler and Sedge Warbler songs for comparison
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2018. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2018. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Dyrcz, A. (2018). Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/58794 on 13 October 2018).
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
- Birdwatchers Pocket Guide ISBN 1-85732-804-3
- Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0 00 219728
- Wikipedia contributors. (2018, September 8). Sedge warbler. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 09:29, October 13, 2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sedge_warbler&oldid=858574518
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Sedge Warbler. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 3 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sedge_Warbler
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