A photo of a Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum)
Blyth's Reed Warbler

Blyth's Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

Blyth's reed warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It breeds in the Palearctic and easternmost Europe. It is migratory, wintering in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. It is one of the most common winter warblers in those countries. It is a rare vagrant to western Europe. This small passerine bird is a species found in scrub or clearings, often near water, but it is not found in marshes. 4-6 eggs are laid in a nest in a bush. This is a medium-sized warbler, 12.5-14 cm in length. The adult has a plain brown back and pale underparts. It can easily be confused with the reed warbler, the marsh warbler and some of the Hippolais warblers. It is most like the reed warbler but is greyer on the back, the forehead is less flattened and the bill is less strong and pointed. The sexes are identical, as with most warblers, but young birds are yellower below.
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Arjun Cheyyur
Sunday 01 Jan 2023 - 12:59pm
India
A map showing the sighting location
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Arjun Cheyyur
Sunday 25 Dec 2022 - 10:21am
India
A map showing the sighting location
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Arjun Cheyyur
Saturday 26 Nov 2022 - 7:34am
India
A map showing the sighting location
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Arjun Cheyyur
Saturday 26 Nov 2022 - 6:43am
India
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