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Extinct

Garrett’s Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus musae

Garrett's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus musae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Garrett’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus musae) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
  4. Genus Acrocephalus
  5. Species musae

Where it lives

Northwestern Society Is. (eastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Biology & behaviour

The Garrett’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus musae) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO nw Society Is. (e Polynesia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Garrett’s Reed Warbler live?

The Garrett’s Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO nw Society Is. (e Polynesia).

What family does the Garrett’s Reed Warbler belong to?

The Garrett’s Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus musae) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Garrett’s Reed Warbler endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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