Sedge warbler

Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

The sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus.

Family: Acrocephalidae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Sedge warbler

About the Sedge warbler

The sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a medium-sized warbler with a brown, streaked back and wings and a distinct pale supercilium. Sedge warblers are migratory, crossing the Sahara to get from their European and Asian breeding grounds to spend winter in Africa. The male's song is composed of random chattering phrases and can include mimicry of other species. The sedge warbler is mostly insectivorous.

Fun Facts About Sedge warbler

  • The male's song is composed of random chattering phrases and can include mimicry of other species.
  • Sedge warblers are migratory, crossing the Sahara to get from their European and Asian breeding grounds to spend winter in Africa.

Conservation Status

The Sedge warbler is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyAcrocephalidae
GenusAcrocephalus
SpeciesAcrocephalus schoenobaenus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Sedge warbler

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Related Species

Other species in the Acrocephalidae family: