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Speckled Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus sorghophilus
Speckled Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Speckled Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 8.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acrocephalidae Reed Warblers & Allies
- Genus Acrocephalus
- Species sorghophilus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 8.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Speckled Reed 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 Speckled Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Speckled Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus) is a species of bird in the Acrocephalidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL ne China.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 8.2 g, with a wing length of about 6.6 cm and a tail of around 5.6 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Speckled Reed Warbler?
The Speckled Reed Warbler is a very small bird that weighs around 8.2 g.
Where does the Speckled Reed Warbler live?
The Speckled Reed Warbler is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL ne China, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Speckled Reed Warbler belong to?
The Speckled Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Speckled Reed Warbler eat?
The Speckled Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Speckled Reed Warbler migrate?
The Speckled Reed Warbler is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Speckled Reed Warbler endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Conservation
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