Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler vs Aldabra Brush-warbler
Acrocephalus percernis compared with Nesillas aldabrana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler | Aldabra Brush-warbler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrocephalus percernis | Nesillas aldabrana |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acrocephalidae | Acrocephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 34.0 g (1.20 oz) | 18.85 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler
Aldabra Brush-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 …
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.