Broad-tailed Warbler

Schoenicola platyurus

The Broad-tailed Warbler (Schoenicola platyurus) is a small passerine bird found in wetlands and reedbeds across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. This warbler is known for its distinctive broad tail and melodious, flute-like song. It has a slender body, with olive-brown upperparts and a pale underbelly. The species is known for its secretive nature, often remaining hidden within dense vegetation. Broad-tailed Warblers are insectivorous, foraging for small invertebrates among the reeds. They are known for their agile and acrobatic flight patterns. While the global population trend is unknown, the species faces threats from habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Wetlands and reedbeds