Tuamotu Reed Warbler
NameTuamotu Reed Warbler
Common NameTuamotu Reed Warbler
Scientific NameAcrocephalus atyphus
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It features a faint, pale supercilium above a dark line through the eye. The bill is relatively long, slender, and pointed.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a varied, melodious warble, often incorporating mimicry, delivered from a prominent perch. Calls include harsh churring notes and sharp 'tack' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia, where it is found on numerous atolls.
Identifying Featuresdull olive-brown upperparts, pale buffy-white underparts, faint supercilium, long, pointed bill, active foraging in dense vegetation, endemic to Tuamotu atolls
Description
The Tuamotu Reed Warbler is a medium-sized, drab warbler with brownish upperparts and paler underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging within dense vegetation and scrub on the atolls of its native range.
