Rimatara Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus rimitarae
Rimatara Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus rimitarae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rimatara Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus rimitarae) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 26.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species rimitarae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 26.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rimatara Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus rimitarae) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Rimitara (nw Austral Is., e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 26.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.5 cm and a tail of around 8.5 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 7 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rimatara Reed Warbler?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 26.5 g.
Where does the Rimatara Reed Warbler live?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Rimitara (nw Austral Is., e Polynesia), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Rimatara Reed Warbler belong to?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus rimitarae) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rimatara Reed Warbler eat?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rimatara Reed Warbler migrate?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rimatara Reed Warbler endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Rimatara Reed Warbler's range?
The Rimatara Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 7 km².
Conservation
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