How big is a Speckled Reed Warbler?

The Speckled Reed Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.

Where can you see a Speckled Reed Warbler?

The Speckled Reed Warbler occurs in 3 countries, including the Philippines and China.

What birds look similar to a Speckled Reed Warbler?

The Speckled Reed Warbler is most easily confused with the Rimatara Reed Warbler, the Cook Reed Warbler and the Bokikokiko.

Is the Speckled Reed Warbler endangered?

The Speckled Reed Warbler is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Speckled Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus sorghophilus

Reed Warblers and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Speckled Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus) is a legendary reed warbler found in 3 countries, weighing about 14 g. The speckled reed warbler or streaked reed warbler is an Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.

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About the Speckled Reed Warbler

The speckled reed warbler or streaked reed warbler is an Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1863.

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Where it lives

Philippines China

Recorded as a rare visitor in Taiwan.

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Speckled Reed Warbler look like?: The speckled reed warbler or streaked reed warbler is an Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.
How big is a Speckled Reed Warbler?: The Speckled Reed Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
Where can you see a Speckled Reed Warbler?: The Speckled Reed Warbler occurs in 3 countries, including the Philippines and China.
What birds look similar to a Speckled Reed Warbler?: The Speckled Reed Warbler is most easily confused with the Rimatara Reed Warbler, the Cook Reed Warbler and the Bokikokiko.
Is the Speckled Reed Warbler endangered?: The Speckled Reed Warbler is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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