About the Cape Verde Swamp Warbler
The Cape Verde warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is also known as the Cape Verde cane warbler or Cape Verde swamp warbler, and in Creole as tchota-de-cana or chincherote. It breeds on Santiago, Fogo, and São Nicolau in the Cape Verde Islands. It previously bred on Brava. This species is found in well-vegetated valleys, avoiding drier areas. It nests in reedbeds, two to three eggs being laid in a suspended nest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) |
| Species | Acrocephalus brevipennis |
| Species Codes | cvswar1, CVSW, CVWA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Verde Swamp Warbler belong to?
The Cape Verde Swamp Warbler (Acrocephalus brevipennis) belongs to the Reed Warblers and Allies family (Acrocephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Verde Swamp Warbler?
The Cape Verde Swamp Warbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Verde Swamp Warbler?
The Cape Verde warbler is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is also known as the Cape Verde cane warbler or Cape Verde swamp warbler, and in Creole as tchota-de-cana or chincherote. It breeds on Santiago, Fogo, and São Nicolau in the Cape Verde Islands. It previously bred on Brava. ...
Where can I report a Cape Verde Swamp Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Verde Swamp Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cvswar1, or on iNaturalist.
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