Australian Reed Warbler
NameAustralian Reed Warbler
Common NameAustralian Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus australis
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly warm brown, contrasting with a paler, buffy-white throat and underparts. It features a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a slender, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, rapid, and melodious series of chattering notes, often described as 'twitchy-twitchy-twitchy-quarty-quarty-quarty'. It also produces harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, Tasmania, and some offshore islands, primarily in suitable wetland habitats with dense reeds.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, slender pointed bill, faint supercilium, found in reed beds, melodious chattering song
Description
The Australian Reed Warbler is a small, plain brown songbird that inhabits dense reed beds. It is known for its melodious song and its habit of skulking within vegetation while foraging for insects.
