Moheli Brush Warbler
Nesillas mariae
Moheli Brush Warbler (Nesillas mariae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Moheli Brush Warbler (Nesillas mariae) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 16 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 Nesillas
- Species mariae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 16 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Moheli Brush Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Moheli Brush Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Moheli Brush Warbler (Nesillas mariae) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Mohéli (=Mwali; wc Comoros).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 16 g, with a wing length of about 6.3 cm and a tail of around 6.9 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 209 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Moheli Brush Warbler?
The Moheli Brush Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Moheli Brush Warbler live?
The Moheli Brush Warbler is found across Africa with a range covering AF Mohéli (=Mwali; wc Comoros), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Moheli Brush Warbler belong to?
The Moheli Brush Warbler (Nesillas mariae) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Moheli Brush Warbler eat?
The Moheli Brush Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Moheli Brush Warbler migrate?
The Moheli Brush Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Moheli Brush 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 Moheli Brush Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Moheli Brush Warbler — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Moheli Brush Warbler's range?
The Moheli Brush Warbler has a mapped global range of about 209 km².
Conservation
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