About the Basra Reed Warbler
The Basra reed warbler is a "warbler" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is a near-endemic breeder in the Tigris–Euphrates river system in southwestern Iran, eastern and southern Iraq, and Kuwait, though it has also recently colonised wetlands in Israel. It breeds in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. It is easily mistaken for the great reed warbler but is a bit smaller, has whiter underparts and has a narrower, longer and more pointed bill. It is migratory, wintering in East Africa. It is a very rare vagrant in Europe. The call is a gruff chaar, deeper than that of a common reed warbler.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Acrocephalus griseldis |
| Species Codes | barwar2, BRWA, BARW |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Basra Reed Warbler belong to?
The Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Basra Reed Warbler?
The Basra Reed Warbler is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Basra Reed Warbler?
The Basra reed warbler is a \"warbler\" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is a near-endemic breeder in the Tigris–Euphrates river system in southwestern Iran, eastern and southern Iraq, and Kuwait, though it has also recently colonised wetlands in Israel. It breeds in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. ...
Where can I report a Basra Reed Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Basra Reed Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barwar2, or on iNaturalist.
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