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Common Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus scirpaceus

The Common Reed Warbler is a small, brown bird that loves to sing! It often hides in tall reeds near water and is known for its beautiful, cheerful songs that can be heard during the spring and summer.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Common Reed Warbler has plain brown upperparts and buffy-white underparts, with a short, pale stripe above its eye. It is a small, slender bird with a pointed bill, blending perfectly into its reedy home.

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Common Reed Warbler

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Datos interesantes

Despite their small size, they sing very loudly, especially males defending their territory!

Nests are woven around several reed stems, keeping them super secure from wind!

One tiny Reed Warbler lived over 10 years, an amazing age for such a small bird!

These birds often sleep with one eye open to watch for predators, even while resting!

Habilidades especiales

Common Reed Warbler can expertly weave its nest into tall reeds because of its strong feet, helping it stay hidden and safe.

Common Reed Warbler can imitate many other bird songs, creating a complex tune that helps it attract a mate.

Common Reed Warbler has incredible stamina that helps it migrate thousands of kilometers between continents each year.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 12.5-14 cm
Envergadura: 17-21 cm
Peso: 0.01-0.015 kg
Esperanza de vida: 2-6 años
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 3-5
Incubación: 10-12 días
Distancia de migración: 5000 km

Dieta y alimentación

These tiny birds mostly munch on insects and spiders found within their reedy homes.

Alimentos principales

Flies
Beetles
Moths
Spiders
Larvae

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

parasitizes

Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Lays eggs in warbler nests.

eaten by

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Hunts adults and fledglings.

eats

Non-biting Midge

Chironomus riparius

A common prey insect.

depends on

Common Reed

Phragmites australis

Relies on reeds for nesting and shelter.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.

Migratorio

Los animales migratorios emprenden movimientos estacionales de una región a otra, típicamente en respuesta a cambios en el clima o la disponibilidad de alimentos.