Common Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus scirpaceus (Hermann, 1804)

Common Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus, is a passerine of reed beds across Europe, parts of Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, north Africa and much of sub-Saharan Africa, with wintering in central Africa. It is closely tied to stands of reeds, usually with some bushes, and may also occur in damp scrub. The bird has an unstreaked brown back, buff underparts, a flattened forehead and a strong, pointed bill. It is a medium-sized warbler, and young birds are richer buff below. The species is often compared with the great reed warbler, which is larger and shows a stronger supercilium.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Acrocephalidae — Reed Warblers & Allies

Breeding range

Palearctic, Africa: Europe to c Asia, Arabian Pen., n Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Nonbreeding range

c AF