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Tahiti Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus caffer
Tahiti Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus caffer) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Tahiti Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus caffer) is a member of the Acrocephalidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 43.8 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 Acrocephalus
- Species caffer
Quick facts
- Weight
- 43.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Acrocephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Extinct
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tahiti Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus caffer) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 43.8 g, with a wing length of about 9.3 cm and a tail of around 8.2 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 267 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tahiti Reed Warbler?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is a small bird that weighs around 43.8 g.
Where does the Tahiti Reed Warbler live?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahiti (se Society Is., e Polynesia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Tahiti Reed Warbler belong to?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus caffer) belongs to the Acrocephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Tahiti Reed Warbler eat?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Tahiti Reed Warbler migrate?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tahiti 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.
What sound does the Tahiti Reed Warbler make?
1 real field recording of the Tahiti Reed 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 Tahiti Reed Warbler's range?
The Tahiti Reed Warbler has a mapped global range of about 267 km².
Conservation
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