About the Lesser Swamp Warbler
The lesser swamp warbler or Cape reed warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is sparsely present across sub-Saharan Africa, a common species of reedbeds in standing water.
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The lesser swamp warbler is a plain-coloured smallish bird 14–16 cm long and weighing around 20 g. Its upperparts are rich brown, and it has a white supercilium. The underparts are white, with a rufous wash to the flanks. The long, strong bill has a slightly down-curved upper mandible; it is blackish-yellow with a yellower base. The legs are blue-grey and the eyes are brown. Adults of both sexes and juvenile birds are very similar in appearance.
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Where the Lesser Swamp Warbler lives
When to see the Lesser Swamp Warbler
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Clamorous Reed WarblerAcrocephalus stentoreusClamorous reed warbler is a large song thrush-sized warbler at 18–20 cm.
Oriental Reed WarblerAcrocephalus orientalisIt is a large warbler, 18–20 cm long with a wingspan of 23–26 cm.
Moustached WarblerAcrocephalus melanopogonThe moustached warbler is 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in) long, slightly smaller than the similar sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus).
Side by side: Australian Reed Warbler vs Lesser Swamp Warbler · Clamorous Reed Warbler vs Lesser Swamp Warbler
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