Tahiti Reed Warbler
NameTahiti Reed Warbler
Common NameTahiti Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus caffer
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly olive-brown, contrasting with pale yellowish-white underparts. It has a faint pale supercilium and a long, slender, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, varied, and often repetitive song, incorporating whistles, trills, and chattering notes. Calls are typically harsh and scolding.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Historically also found on Moorea, but now believed to be extinct there.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a warbler (17-19 cm), Long, slender bill, Drab olive-brown upperparts and pale yellowish underparts, Loud, varied song, Endemic to Tahiti
Description
The Tahiti Reed Warbler is a relatively large, drab olive-brown warbler endemic to Tahiti. It is known for its loud and varied song, often heard from dense vegetation where it forages for insects.
