About the Mangareva Reed Warbler
The Mangareva reed warbler or Astrolabe reed warbler is a presumed extinct songbird that existed on Mangareva in the Gambier Islands. It is known from only two specimens, and is believed to have gone extinct in the mid-19th century, likely due to deforestation and the introduction of exotic predators.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Acrocephalus astrolabii |
| Species Codes | manrew2, MARW, MRWA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mangareva Reed Warbler belong to?
The Mangareva Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus astrolabii) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mangareva Reed Warbler?
The Mangareva reed warbler or Astrolabe reed warbler is a presumed extinct songbird that existed on Mangareva in the Gambier Islands. It is known from only two specimens, and is believed to have gone extinct in the mid-19th century, likely due to deforestation and the introduction of exotic predator...
Where can I report a Mangareva Reed Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Mangareva Reed Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code manrew2, or on iNaturalist.