Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler vs Anjouan Brush-warbler

Acrocephalus percernis compared with Nesillas longicaudata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler Anjouan Brush-warbler
Scientific Name Acrocephalus percernis Nesillas longicaudata
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Acrocephalidae Acrocephalidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
Weight 34.0 g (1.20 oz) 19.25 g (0.68 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler only

None

Anjouan Brush-warbler only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Northern Marquesan Reed-warbler

Not Evaluated

Anjouan 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 …

Anjouan Brush-warbler

The Anjouan Brush-warbler is a medium-sized acrocephalid warbler endemic to the island of Anjouan in the Comoros archipelago, weighing around 19 grams. It inhabits dense undergrowth and scrubby vegetation, foraging for insects low in the vegetation. Its long tail is distinctive among the brush-warblers.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family