Papyrus Yellow Warbler
Calamonastides gracilirostris
Papyrus Yellow Warbler (Calamonastides gracilirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Papyrus Yellow Warbler (Calamonastides gracilirostris) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 10.8 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 Calamonastides
- Species gracilirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 10.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Papyrus Yellow 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 Papyrus Yellow Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler (Calamonastides gracilirostris) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 10.8 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 6.4 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 70,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Papyrus Yellow Warbler?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler is a very small bird that weighs around 10.8 g.
Where does the Papyrus Yellow Warbler live?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler is found across Africa with a range covering AF e, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Papyrus Yellow Warbler belong to?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler (Calamonastides gracilirostris) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Papyrus Yellow Warbler eat?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Papyrus Yellow Warbler migrate?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Papyrus Yellow 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 Papyrus Yellow Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Papyrus Yellow 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 Papyrus Yellow Warbler's range?
The Papyrus Yellow Warbler has a mapped global range of about 70,000 km².
Conservation
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