Thick-billed Warbler
NameThick-billed Warbler
Common NameThick-billed Warbler
Scientific NameArundinax aedon
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, often with a rufous tinge on the crown and rump. Underparts are whitish, sometimes with a buff wash on the flanks. It has a faint pale supercilium and a dark eye-stripe, and a noticeably thick, pale pinkish-brown bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, rich, and varied series of whistles and trills, often delivered from a prominent perch. Calls include a harsh 'chack' and a soft 'tchuk'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across a wide range in Siberia and Northeast Asia, migrating south to winter in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a warbler, Thick, stout bill, Plain brown plumage with rufous crown, Shaggy appearance, Faint supercilium
Description
The Thick-billed Warbler is a large, rather plain warbler with a distinctive stout bill and a somewhat shaggy appearance. It is typically found in dense vegetation, where it forages for insects, often remaining hidden.
