Moustached Warbler
NameMoustached Warbler
Common NameMoustached Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus melanopogon
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are warm brown with dark streaking, particularly on the back and crown. It features a striking head pattern with a prominent white supercilium contrasting with a dark lateral crown stripe and a dark eye-stripe. Underparts are whitish, often with a buff wash on the flanks. The bill is slender and pointed.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, varied, and melodious warble, often incorporating mimicry. Calls include a harsh 'churr' or 'tack' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in southern Europe, parts of North Africa, and across temperate Asia to western China. Migratory populations winter in the Mediterranean basin and parts of Africa and Asia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark lateral crown stripe, Streaky brown upperparts, Slender bill, Found in dense reedbeds
Description
The Moustached Warbler is a small, streaky brown warbler typically found in dense reedbeds. It is characterized by its distinctive head pattern, including a prominent white supercilium and dark lateral crown stripe. This active bird forages for insects among wetland vegetation.
