Oriental Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis) — identification, habitat & look-alikes

The Oriental Reed-Warbler is a migratory bird of East Asian reedbeds. During the breeding season, it sings a loud, rough song from the tops of reed stems. It winters farther south in Asia and is not a regular breeding or wintering bird in the United States.

Appearance

Appearance: This roughly 7 in (18 cm) bird is brown above and pale below, with a long bill and a faint light eyebrow.
Voice: During breeding, it often sings loudly from the top of a reed stem.

Where it lives

Typical habitats: Reedbeds
Marsh edges
Range: It breeds in eastern Asia, including Korea and Japan, and winters farther south in Asia. It is not a regular U.S. breeding or wintering bird.

Behavior

Diet: In its Korean breeding range, it eats insects, spiders, and other small .

Life cycle

Nest: In its Asian breeding range, it places a nest among wetland plants.

Name and classification

About the name: Formerly a of the Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus), it is now treated as a separate species.

Conservation

IUCN Red List: LCLeast ConcernLow risk of extinction

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