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Moorea Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus longirostris
Moorea Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus longirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Moorea Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus longirostris) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 43.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species longirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 43.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Moorea Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Moorea Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Moorea Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus longirostris) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Moorea (se Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 43.8 g, with a wing length of about 9.3 cm and a tail of around 8.2 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 134 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Moorea Reed Warbler?
The Moorea Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 43.8 g.
Where does the Moorea Reed Warbler live?
The Moorea Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Moorea (se Society Is., e Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Moorea Reed Warbler belong to?
The Moorea Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus longirostris) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Moorea Reed Warbler eat?
The Moorea Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Moorea Reed Warbler migrate?
The Moorea Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Moorea Reed Warbler endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
How large is the Moorea Reed Warbler's range?
The Moorea Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 134 km².
Conservation
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