Cape Verde Swamp Warbler
NameCape Verde Swamp Warbler
Common NameCape Verde Swamp Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus brevipennis
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with buffy-white underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a faint pale supercilium and dark lores, lacking prominent streaking or markings.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, varied, and chattering series of notes, often incorporating mimicry. Calls include a harsh 'churr' or 'tack'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, urban, forest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Cape Verde islands, primarily found on Santiago, Fogo, and São Nicolau.
Identifying FeaturesPlain unstreaked plumage, Relatively short, rounded wings, Long bill, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Endemic to Cape Verde islands
Description
This small, plain warbler is endemic to the Cape Verde islands. It is characterized by its relatively short, rounded wings and a long bill, typically skulking in dense vegetation. It forages primarily for insects within dense scrub and reedbeds.
