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summer visitor
Least ConcernReed warblers and allies
Reed Warbler
A plain olive-brown warbler with a pale underside and a long, musical song. Reed warblers weave intricate nests between reed stems over the water.
Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Reedbeds Wetlands Marshes
Size
12-13 cm
Wingspan
17-21 cm
Weight
10-13 g
Lifespan
2 years
Diet
Insects and spiders, gleaned from reed stems and leaves.
Song & Call
A rhythmic, chattering warble with repeated phrases, often ending in a whistle.
How to identify
- Plain olive-brown upperparts
- Pale underparts
- No eye stripe
- Long, pointed bill
Conservation
Least Concern
Common in southern reedbeds; sensitive to reedbed management and water levels.
