Madagascar Swamp Warbler
NameMadagascar Swamp Warbler
Common NameMadagascar Swamp Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus newtoni
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale buff underparts that may show faint streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a subtle pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a dark bill. The legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a rapid, chattering or rattling song, often delivered from within dense reeds or other wetland vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found in suitable wetland habitats across the island, including marshes, swamps, reedbeds, and rice paddies.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-brown plumage, Subtle pale supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Preference for dense wetland habitats
Description
The Madagascar Swamp Warbler is a small, drab brown warbler endemic to Madagascar. It typically inhabits dense wetland vegetation, where it forages for insects and other small invertebrates. This species is often heard before it is seen, due to its skulking nature.
