Bearded Reedling
NameBearded Reedling
Common NameBearded Reedling
Scientific NamePanurus biarmicus
FamilyPanuridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a pale grey head with distinctive black moustachial stripes, a yellowish-brown back, and white underparts. Females are duller overall, lacking the black stripes, with a streaky brown head and back. Both sexes have a long, graduated tail and a short, conical bill.
Vocalization / CallTheir most characteristic call is a distinctive, metallic 'ping' or 'psching' sound, often given in flight or from within the reeds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsreedbeds, marshes, wetlands
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in a patchy distribution across temperate Europe and Asia, primarily in extensive reedbeds and wetlands.
Identifying Featureslong tail, males' black moustachial stripes, males' grey head, reedbed habitat, distinctive 'ping' call
Description
The Bearded Reedling is a small, long-tailed passerine bird found exclusively in reedbeds. Males are striking with their grey heads and prominent black moustachial stripes, while females are a more subdued brown.
