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Aquatic Warbler
Acrocephalus paludicola
Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 11.6 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 paludicola
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Aquatic 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 Aquatic Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL c, e Europe.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.6 g, with a wing length of about 6.2 cm and a tail of around 4.7 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 183,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Aquatic Warbler?
The Aquatic Warbler is a very small bird that weighs around 11.6 g.
Where does the Aquatic Warbler live?
The Aquatic Warbler is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL c, e Europe, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Aquatic Warbler belong to?
The Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Aquatic Warbler eat?
The Aquatic Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Aquatic Warbler migrate?
The Aquatic Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Aquatic 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 Aquatic Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Aquatic 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 Aquatic Warbler's range?
The Aquatic Warbler has a mapped global range of about 183,000 km².
Conservation
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