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Henderson Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus taiti

Henderson Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Henderson Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 24.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

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

Where it lives

Henderson (central Pitcairn group, southeastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Weight
24.2 g
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Henderson Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of dense woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Henderson Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Henderson Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group, se Polynesia).

It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.2 g, with a wing length of about 8.2 cm and a tail of around 7.8 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.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 45 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Henderson Reed Warbler?

The Henderson Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 24.2 g.

Where does the Henderson Reed Warbler live?

The Henderson Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Henderson (c Pitcairn group, se Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Henderson Reed Warbler belong to?

The Henderson Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus taiti) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

What does the Henderson Reed Warbler eat?

The Henderson Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Henderson Reed Warbler migrate?

The Henderson Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Henderson 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.

How large is the Henderson Reed Warbler's range?

The Henderson Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 45 km².

Conservation

Vulnerable

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