Lesser Swamp Warbler
NameLesser Swamp Warbler
Common NameLesser Swamp Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus gracilirostris
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain dull brown, contrasting with whitish underparts. It features a distinct pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a slender, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, chattering series of notes, often described as 'trrr-trrr-trrr-chick-chick-chick,' delivered from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting suitable wetland environments.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plain brown and whitish plumage, pale supercilium, slender bill, preference for reedbeds, chattering song
Description
A small, slender warbler typically found in dense wetland vegetation. It is known for its rather plain plumage and active, often skulking behavior within reeds and sedges, where it forages for insects.
