Seychelles Warbler

Acrocephalus sechellensis

Near Threatened · IUCN Red List

NTNear ThreatenedEndemicInvertebratesShrublandCup nestSmall · 16 g

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The Seychelles warbler is a small, plain Acrocephalus warbler, between 13 and 14 cm (5.1–5.5 in) in length and with a wingspan of 17 cm (6.7 in). It has long grey-blue legs, a long horn-coloured bill, and a reddish eye. Adults show no sexual dimorphism in their plumage. The back, wings, flanks and head are greenish-brown and the belly and breast are dirty white. The throat is a stronger white and there is a pale supercilium in front of the eye. Juvenile birds are darker with a more bluish eye. The voice of the Seychelles warbler is described as rich and melodious, similar to a human whistle.

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When to see the Seychelles Warbler

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Seychelles Warbler

Regular range

The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Seychelles Warbler

The Seychelles warbler, also known as Seychelles brush warbler, is a small songbird found on five granitic and corraline islands in the Seychelles. It is a greenish-brown bird with long legs and a long slender bill. It is primarily found in forested areas on the islands. The Seychelles warbler is a rarity in that it exhibits cooperative breeding, or alloparenting, which means that the monogamous pair is assisted by nonbreeding female helpers.

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