African Yellow Warbler
Iduna natalensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.3 cm
Weight
12.033333333333333 g
Family
Acrocephalidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Yellow Warbler is a small, reed-dwelling warbler of the Acrocephalidae family, weighing about 12 g with a wingspan near 12 cm. It inhabits reedbeds and rank vegetation near water in eastern and southern Africa, producing a buzzy, chattering song from dense cover.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.3 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 12.033333333333333 g | 0.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Acrocephalidae |
| Genus | Iduna |
| Species | Iduna natalensis |
Distribution
African Yellow Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Yellow Warbler endangered?
The African Yellow Warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Yellow Warbler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 14-16 days.
How big is the African Yellow Warbler?
The African Yellow Warbler has a wingspan of 12.3 cm, weight of 12.033333333333333 g.
What order and family does the African Yellow Warbler belong to?
The African Yellow Warbler (Iduna natalensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Acrocephalidae.
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