Cook Islands Reed Warbler
NameCook Islands Reed Warbler
Common NameCook Islands Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus kerearako
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-brown, with a slightly darker crown and wings. The underparts are pale yellowish-white, becoming more distinctly yellowish on the flanks and undertail coverts. It exhibits a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its bill is slender and pointed, dark on the upper mandible and paler below.
Vocalization / CallThe Cook Islands Reed Warbler is known for its varied and melodious song, which often consists of a rapid series of chattering, whistling, and trilling notes. It also produces various contact and alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Cook Islands, this species is found on several islands within the archipelago, including Rarotonga, Mangaia, Atiu, Mitiaro, and Mauke.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, slender build, Olive-brown upperparts with pale yellowish underparts, Faint pale supercilium, Slender, pointed bill, Melodious, chattering song, Found in dense vegetation on Cook Islands
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and pale yellowish underparts. It typically forages in dense vegetation, moving quickly through reeds, shrubs, and forest undergrowth. Known for its melodious song, it is an endemic species to the Cook Islands.
