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Bearded Reedling

Panurus biarmicus

Least Concern
Wingspan
12.0 cm
Weight
15.899999999999999 g
Family
Panuridae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Bearded Reedling is a distinctive small bird restricted to large reedbeds across Europe and temperate Asia. Males are orange-brown with a grey head and bold black moustachial stripes, while females are plain tawny-buff. It feeds on reed seeds in winter and insects in summer, and clings acrobatically to reed stems in its wetland habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 12.0 cm 4.7 in
Weight 15.899999999999999 g 0.56 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 12-16 days.

Clutch Size

3-13

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Panuridae
Genus Panurus
Species Panurus biarmicus

Distribution

Bearded Reedling has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bearded Reedling endangered?
The Bearded Reedling has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bearded Reedling nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 10-14 days. Fledging: 12-16 days.
How big is the Bearded Reedling?
The Bearded Reedling has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 15.899999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Bearded Reedling belong to?
The Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Panuridae.

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