Clamorous Reed Warbler
NameClamorous Reed Warbler
Common NameClamorous Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus stentoreus
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium above the eye and a relatively strong, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rapid, and chattering song, often delivered from an exposed perch within dense reedbeds. Calls include harsh 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across a large range from northeast Africa through the Middle East, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Identifying Featuresplain brown plumage, strong pointed bill, faint supercilium, preference for dense reedbeds, loud chattering song
Description
This medium-sized warbler is typically found in dense reedbeds, where it forages for insects. It is known for its loud, chattering song that echoes through its wetland habitat.
