Photo: Hartlaub, 1891 / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Basra Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis
Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 16.7 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 griseldis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 16.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Basra 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 Basra Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL s Iraq.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 16.7 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 6.4 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 106,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Basra Reed Warbler?
The Basra Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 16.7 g.
Where does the Basra Reed Warbler live?
The Basra Reed Warbler is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL s Iraq, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Basra Reed Warbler belong to?
The Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Basra Reed Warbler eat?
The Basra Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Basra Reed Warbler migrate?
The Basra Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Basra 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 Basra Reed Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Basra Reed Warbler — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Basra Reed Warbler's range?
The Basra Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 106,000 km².
Conservation
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