Aldabra Brush-warbler

Aldabra Brush-warbler

Nesillas aldabrana

Extinct
Weight
18.85 g
Family
Acrocephalidae
Order
Passeriformes
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The Aldabra Brush-warbler was a reed warbler endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, weighing about 19 g. It is classified as extinct, last recorded in 1983, having been driven to extinction by introduced cats and rats on the atoll.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 18.85 g 0.66 oz

Conservation Status

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Acrocephalidae
Genus Nesillas
Species Nesillas aldabrana

Distribution

Aldabra Brush-warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aldabra Brush-warbler endangered?
The Aldabra Brush-warbler has a conservation status of Extinct.
How big is the Aldabra Brush-warbler?
The Aldabra Brush-warbler has a weight of 18.85 g.
What order and family does the Aldabra Brush-warbler belong to?
The Aldabra Brush-warbler (Nesillas aldabrana) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Acrocephalidae.

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