Aquatic Warbler
NameAquatic Warbler
Common NameAquatic Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus paludicola
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with dark streaks on a buffy-brown background. Underparts are pale buffy-white, often with faint streaking on the flanks. The head shows a prominent pale central crown stripe bordered by dark lateral crown stripes, and a dark eye-stripe above a pale supercilium.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, chattering, and varied warble, often incorporating mimicry. Calls include a soft 'tchik' or 'churr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds in central and eastern Europe, primarily in countries like Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine. Winters in West Africa, mainly in Senegal and Mali.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale central crown stripe, Dark lateral crown stripes, Streaky brown upperparts, Pale buffy-white underparts, Preference for dense wetland vegetation
Description
The Aquatic Warbler is a small, streaky brown passerine found in wetlands. It is known for its distinctive head pattern and secretive nature, often staying hidden within dense vegetation.
