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Manchurian Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus tangorum
Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species tangorum
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Manchurian 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 Manchurian Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL ne China, se Russia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8 g, with a wing length of about 5.4 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 753,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Manchurian Reed Warbler?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler is a very small bird that weighs around 8 g.
Where does the Manchurian Reed Warbler live?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL ne China, se Russia, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Manchurian Reed Warbler belong to?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Manchurian Reed Warbler eat?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Manchurian Reed Warbler migrate?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Manchurian Reed Warbler endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Manchurian Reed Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Manchurian 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 Manchurian Reed Warbler's range?
The Manchurian Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 753,000 km².
Conservation
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