Basra Reed-warbler vs Papyrus Yellow Warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis compared with Calamonastides gracilirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Basra Reed-warbler | Papyrus Yellow Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus griseldis | Calamonastides gracilirostris |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) |
| Weight | 20.883333333333333 g (0.74 oz) | 10.36 g (0.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Basra Reed-warbler
Vulnerable
Papyrus Yellow Warbler
About These Birds
Basra Reed-warbler
The Basra Reed-warbler is an Endangered warbler of the family Acrocephalidae that breeds in reed beds of southern Iraq and winters in East Africa. Weighing about 20.9g with a wingspan of 16cm, it has plain brown-olive upperparts and pale underparts. Its breeding range is severely restricted by the drainage of Iraqi marshlands, making it highly vulnerable to habitat loss.