Greater Swamp Warbler

The greater swamp warbler, known scientifically as Acrocephalus rufescens, is a member of the Old World warbler family, Acrocephalidae. This bird is a denizen of the swamps, where it flits and skulks among the reeds.

Identification Tips

To identify the greater swamp warbler, one should look for its distinctive features which are characteristic of the species. However, the provided content does not include specific identification tips such as plumage details, size, or distinguishing marks.

Habitat

The greater swamp warbler is aptly named, as it makes its home in swampy areas. These wetland environments provide the perfect backdrop for this species' life and activities.

Distribution

This warbler has a broad range across the African continent. It can be found in numerous countries including Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the greater swamp warbler as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population levels that would warrant a higher degree of conservation action.