Anjouan Brush Warbler
Nesillas longicaudata
Anjouan Brush Warbler (Nesillas longicaudata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Anjouan Brush Warbler (Nesillas longicaudata) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 19.7 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Nesillas
- Species longicaudata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 19.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Anjouan Brush Warbler (Nesillas longicaudata) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Anjouan (=Nzwani; ec Comoros).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 19.7 g, with a wing length of about 6.2 cm and a tail of around 7.3 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Anjouan Brush Warbler?
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 19.7 g.
Where does the Anjouan Brush Warbler live?
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is found across Africa with a range covering AF Anjouan (=Nzwani; ec Comoros), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Anjouan Brush Warbler belong to?
The Anjouan Brush Warbler (Nesillas longicaudata) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Anjouan Brush Warbler eat?
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Anjouan Brush Warbler migrate?
The Anjouan Brush Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Anjouan Brush Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Anjouan Brush Warbler — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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