Basra Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis
Conservation Status
EndangeredAves · Passeriformes · Acrocephalidae
About
The Basra reed warbler is a "warbler" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is a near-endemic breeder in the Tigris–Euphrates river system in southwestern Iran, eastern and southern Iraq, and Kuwait, though it has also recently colonised wetlands in Israel. It breeds in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. It is easily mistaken for the great reed warbler but is a bit smaller, has whiter underparts and has a narrower, longer and more pointed bill. It is migratory, wintering in East Africa. It is a very rare vagrant in Europe. The call is a gruff chaar, deeper than that of a common reed warbler.
Fun Fact
It is a near-endemic breeder in the Tigris–Euphrates river system in southwestern Iran, eastern and southern Iraq, and Kuwait, though it has also recently colonised wetlands in Israel.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease