About the Sedge Warbler
The sedge warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a medium-sized warbler with a brown, streaked back and wings and a distinct pale supercilium. Sedge warblers are migratory, crossing the Sahara to get from their European and Asian breeding grounds to spend winter in Africa. The male's song is composed of random chattering phrases and can include mimicry of other species. The sedge warbler is mostly insectivorous.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Acrocephalus schoenobaenus |
| Species Codes | sedwar1, SEWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sedge Warbler belong to?
The Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sedge Warbler?
The sedge warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a medium-sized warbler with a brown, streaked back and wings and a distinct pale supercilium. Sedge warblers are migratory, crossing the Sahara to get from their European and Asian breeding grounds to spend winter in Africa. ...
Where can I report a Sedge Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Sedge Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sedwar1, or on iNaturalist.
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