Basra Reed-warbler vs Subdesert Brush-warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis compared with Nesillas lantzii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Basra Reed-warbler | Subdesert Brush-warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus griseldis | Nesillas lantzii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 20.883333333333333 g (0.74 oz) | 17.5 g (0.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Basra Reed-warbler only
Subdesert Brush-warbler only
None
Conservation Status
Endangered
Basra Reed-warbler
Least Concern
Subdesert 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.