Great Reed-warbler vs Grauer's Warbler

Acrocephalus arundinaceus compared with Graueria vittata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Great Reed-warbler Grauer's Warbler
Scientific Name Acrocephalus arundinaceus Graueria vittata
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Acrocephalidae Acrocephalidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 19.1 cm (7.5 in) 12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Weight 33.75 g (1.19 oz) 15.916666666666666 g (0.56 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Great Reed-warbler only

Grauer's Warbler only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Great Reed-warbler

Least Concern

Grauer's Warbler

About These Birds

Great Reed-warbler

The Great Reed-warbler, <em>Acrocephalus arundinaceus</em>, is one of the largest members of the family Acrocephalidae and is strongly associated with wetland and grassland habitats, especially stands of common reed (<em>Phragmites</em>). It breeds across a wide range from Europe and North Africa east through Central and South Asia, undertaking long-distance migrations to winter in sub-Saharan Africa. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though it is known to be notably loud for a warbler, …

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