Aguijan Reed-warbler vs Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus nijoi compared with Acrocephalus percernis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aguijan Reed-warbler | Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus nijoi | Acrocephalus percernis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Aguijan Reed-warbler
Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler
About These Birds
Aguijan Reed-warbler
The Aguijan Reed-warbler was a small Acrocephalidae warbler endemic to Aguijan Island in the Mariana Islands. It is now classified as extinct, having disappeared due to habitat loss and introduced predators on its tiny island habitat.
Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler
The Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler (<em>Acrocephalus percernis</em>) is a member of the family Acrocephalidae and is endemic to forest habitats in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Island-endemic reed-warblers such as this species have adapted to forested environments rather than the wetland habitats more typical of the genus. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Nesting records indicate it builds a cup nest (CP), with a clutch size of 3 to 4 eggs. The …