Great Reed Warbler
Great Reed Warbler (<em>Acrocephalus arundinaceus</em>) is a species of Reed Warblers &amp; Allies (<em>Acrocephalidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) is a species of Reed Warblers & Allies (Acrocephalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A large brown warbler with a loud, harsh song, singing from reed tops; builds a deep nest woven around reed stems; a long-distance migrant between Europe and Africa.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Acrocephalus; binomial: Acrocephalus arundinaceus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 16-18cm. Average lifespan: 5-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
