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Pitcairn Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus vaughani
Pitcairn Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus vaughani) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus vaughani) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 24.4 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 vaughani
Quick facts
- Weight
- 24.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pitcairn Reed 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 Pitcairn Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus vaughani) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Pitcairn (w Pitcairn group, se Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.4 g, with a wing length of about 7.7 cm and a tail of around 7.1 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 5 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pitcairn Reed Warbler?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 24.4 g.
Where does the Pitcairn Reed Warbler live?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Pitcairn (w Pitcairn group, se Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pitcairn Reed Warbler belong to?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus vaughani) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Pitcairn Reed Warbler eat?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Pitcairn Reed Warbler migrate?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Pitcairn 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.
How large is the Pitcairn Reed Warbler's range?
The Pitcairn Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 5 km².
Conservation
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