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Saipan Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus hiwae
Saipan Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Saipan Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 35.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species hiwae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 35.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Extinct
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Saipan Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Saipan Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Saipan Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Almagan and Saipan (Northern Mariana Is., w Micronesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 35.6 g, with a wing length of about 8.9 cm and a tail of around 8.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 135 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Saipan Reed Warbler?
The Saipan Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 35.6 g.
Where does the Saipan Reed Warbler live?
The Saipan Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Almagan and Saipan (Northern Mariana Is., w Micronesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Saipan Reed Warbler belong to?
The Saipan Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Saipan Reed Warbler eat?
The Saipan Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Saipan Reed Warbler migrate?
The Saipan Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Saipan Reed Warbler endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Saipan Reed Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Saipan Reed Warbler — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Saipan Reed Warbler's range?
The Saipan Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 135 km².
Conservation
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