Eurasian Reed Warbler

Eurasian Reed Warbler

Taxobox
name = Eurasian Reed Warbler
status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1


image_width = 240px
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Aves
ordo = Passeriformes
familia = Sylviidae
genus = "Acrocephalus"
species = "A. scirpaceus"
binomial = "Acrocephalus scirpaceus"
binomial_authority = (Hermann, 1804)

The Eurasian Reed Warbler, or just Reed Warbler, "Acrocephalus scirpaceus", is an Old World warbler in the genus "Acrocephalus". It breeds across Europe into temperate western Asia. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.

This small passerine bird is a species found almost exclusively in reed beds, usually with some bushes. The 3-5 eggs are laid in a basket nest in reeds. The chicks fledge after 10 or 11 days. This species is usually monogamous (Leisler & Wink 2000).

The Reed Warbler is one of the species that are brood parasitised by the Common Cuckoo.

This is a medium-sized warbler, nowrap|12.5-14 cm in length. The adult has an unstreaked brown back and buff underparts. The forehead is flattened, and the bill is strong and pointed. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are richer buff below. Like most warblers, it is insectivorous, but will take other small food items including berries.

The song is a slow, chattering "jit-jit-jit" with typically acrocephaline whistles and mimicry added.

References

* Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern

* Leisler, B. & Wink, Michael (2000): Frequencies of multiple paternity in three "Acrocephalus" species (Aves: Sylviidae) with different mating systems ("A. palustris, A. arundinaceus, A. paludicola"). "Ethology, Ecology & Evolution" 12: 237-249. [http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/institute/fak14/ipmb/phazb/pubwink/2000/14.%202000.pdf PDF fulltext]

External links

* [http://ibc.hbw.com/ibc/phtml/especie.phtml?idEspecie=6193 Eurasian Reed Warbler videos] on the Internet Bird Collection
* [http://www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/species.jsp?lang=EN&id=E64885A53D86F59A&ts=1221225600034&sec=summary Avibase]


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