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| Acrocephalus shoenabaenus |
Sedge Warbler, Acrocephalus shoenabaenus, is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds across Europe and western and central Asia. It is migratory, wintering in sub-Saharan Africa.
This small passerine bird is a species found in reed beds with bushes. 3-5 eggs are laid in a nest in reeds or a bush.
This is a medium-sized warbler. The adult has a heavily streaked brown back and pale underparts. The forehead is flattened, there is a prominent whitish supercilium, and the bill is strong and pointed. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are streaked on the breast below. Like most warblers, it is insectivorous, but will take other small food items including berries.
The song is a fast, chattering jirra-jirra-jirra punctuated with typically acrocephaline whistles and mimicry.
