Basra Reed-warbler vs Aldabra Brush-warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis compared with Nesillas aldabrana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Basra Reed-warbler | Aldabra Brush-warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus griseldis | Nesillas aldabrana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | — |
| Weight | 20.883333333333333 g (0.74 oz) | 18.85 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Basra Reed-warbler
Extinct
Aldabra Brush-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.
Aldabra Brush-warbler
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.