About the Common Reed Warbler
The common reed warbler or Eurasian reed-warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic where it is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also a resident species over large parts of Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Acrocephalus scirpaceus |
| Species Codes | eurwar1, CORW, CRWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Reed Warbler belong to?
The Common Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Common Reed Warbler?
The common reed warbler or Eurasian reed-warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe into the temperate western Palaearctic where it is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also a resident species over large parts of Africa....
Where can I report a Common Reed Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Reed Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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