Cook Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus kerearako
The Cook Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus kerearako) is a legendary reed warbler found only in the Cook Islands, weighing about 23 g. The Cook reed warbler or Cook Islands reed warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.







About the Cook Reed Warbler
The Cook reed warbler or Cook Islands reed warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae. It is native to the southeastern Cook Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, swamps, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cook Reed Warbler look like?
- The Cook reed warbler or Cook Islands reed warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.
- How big is a Cook Reed Warbler?
- The Cook Reed Warbler is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a Cook Reed Warbler?
- The Cook Reed Warbler is endemic to the Cook Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cook Reed Warbler?
- The Cook Reed Warbler is most easily confused with the Rimatara Reed Warbler, the Speckled Reed Warbler and the Bokikokiko.
- Is the Cook Reed Warbler endangered?
- The Cook Reed Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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