Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler vs Grauer's Warbler
Acrocephalus percernis compared with Graueria vittata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler | Grauer's Warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus percernis | Graueria vittata |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Weight | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) | 15.916666666666666 g (0.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler
Least Concern
Grauer's Warbler
About These Birds
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 …