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Basra Reed-warbler

Acrocephalus griseldis

Endangered
Envergadura
16,0 cm
Peso
20,883333333333333 g
Família
Acrocephalidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,0 cm 6.3 in
Peso 20,883333333333333 g 0.74 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Acrocephalidae
Genus Acrocephalus
Espécies Acrocephalus griseldis

Distribution

Basra Reed-warbler has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Basra Reed-warbler endangered?
The Basra Reed-warbler has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Basra Reed-warbler?
The Basra Reed-warbler has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 20.883333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Basra Reed-warbler belong to?
The Basra Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Acrocephalidae.

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