Blunt-winged Warbler
NameBlunt-winged Warbler
Common NameBlunt-winged Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus concinens
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, often with a rufous tinge on the rump. Underparts are whitish, becoming buffy on the flanks and undertail coverts. It features a faint pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender, dark above and pale below, and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, varied warble, often incorporating mimicry. Calls include a harsh 'churr' or 'tack'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across central and eastern Asia, from Afghanistan and Tajikistan east through the Himalayas to China. Winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown upperparts, Pale underparts with buffy flanks, Faint pale supercilium, Slender bill, Preference for dense wetland habitats
Description
The Blunt-winged Warbler is a small, plain warbler typically found in dense wetland vegetation. It has a rather drab appearance, often blending into its reedy surroundings, and is known for its active foraging behavior.
