Blyth's Reed Warbler
NameBlyth's Reed Warbler
Common NameBlyth's Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus dumetorum
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting slightly with a paler, buffish-white underside. It has a faint, short supercilium and a dark eye. The legs are typically dark.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a fast, varied, and often prolonged series of chattering and whistling phrases, frequently incorporating mimicry of other birds. Calls include a harsh 'chack' and a soft 'tuc'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Eastern Europe and temperate Asia, from Finland and the Baltic states eastward through Russia to Siberia. It is a long-distance migrant, wintering primarily in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown upperparts, Pale buffish-white underparts, Faint supercilium, Short primary projection, Complex, varied, and often mimetic song
Description
A small, plain warbler, often difficult to observe as it skulks in dense vegetation. It is known for its complex and varied song, which often includes mimicry of other bird species.
