Seychelles Warbler
NameSeychelles Warbler
Common NameSeychelles Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus sechellensis
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with paler yellowish-white underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium and a slender, slightly upturned pinkish bill. Legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rich, melodious, and varied warbling song, often delivered from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a few small islands in the Seychelles archipelago, including Cousin, Cousine, Aride, Frégate, and Denis.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts, Slender pinkish bill, Melodious warbling song, Restricted island habitat
Description
The Seychelles Warbler is a small, olive-brown passerine bird endemic to a few islands in the Seychelles. It is known for its remarkable conservation success story, having recovered from near extinction. These active birds forage for insects within dense vegetation.
