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Sedge Warbler

Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

Least Concern
Wingspan
13.1 cm
Weight
13.0 g
Family
Acrocephalidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Sedge Warbler (<em>Acrocephalus schoenobaenus</em>) is a member of the family Acrocephalidae and inhabits grassland and wetland environments, typically nesting in low vegetation near water such as sedge beds, willow scrub, and rank herbage. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It constructs a cup nest (CP) and lays relatively large clutches of 4 to 8 eggs. Incubation lasts 13 to 15 days, with chicks fledging within 10 to 14 days. The Sedge Warbler is a long-distance migrant, breeding across Europe and western Asia and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, reflecting a widespread and generally stable population. The species is known for its highly varied and exuberant song, though detailed descriptions are not provided here. Its preference for dense low vegetation near water distinguishes it from the taller reed-bed habitats favored by some congeners.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 13.1 cm 5.2 in
Weight 13.0 g 0.46 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.

Clutch Size

4-8

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Acrocephalidae
Genus Acrocephalus
Species Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

Distribution

Sedge Warbler has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sedge Warbler endangered?
The Sedge Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sedge Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-15 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
How big is the Sedge Warbler?
The Sedge Warbler has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 13.0 g.
What order and family does the Sedge Warbler belong to?
The Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Acrocephalidae.

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