Sedge Warbler
NameSedge Warbler
Common NameSedge Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus schoenobaenus
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the back and crown. Underparts are pale buffy-white, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. A prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasts with a dark eye-stripe and dark crown stripes.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a fast, chattering, and highly varied medley of trills, whistles, and mimicry, often delivered with great enthusiasm. It can be heard from a perch or during an aerial display.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across most of temperate Europe and western Asia, migrating south to sub-Saharan Africa for the winter months.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown upperparts, Prominent pale supercilium, Dark crown stripes, Found in dense waterside vegetation, Energetic, chattering song
Description
The Sedge Warbler is a small, streaky brown passerine bird typically found in dense waterside vegetation. It is known for its energetic and varied song, often delivered from a prominent perch or during a song-flight. This species is migratory, breeding across Europe and Asia and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
