Marsh Warbler
Acrocephalus palustris
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Mass
~10 g
Habitat
Shrublands
Diet
Insects and invertebrates
How to recognize it
The Marsh Warbler is an unobtrusive voice from dense, wet cover. It moves neatly through thick vegetation and is often easier to hear than to see, thanks to a loud song that carries well.
The male’s singing is especially memorable because it can weave in imitations of other species. In the breeding season it stays active but hidden, with the nest tucked away in thick greenery.
It favors reedbeds, scrub, and fields near water. Its food is mainly insects, along with spiders, snails, and larvae, and in autumn it may also take elderberries; in much of central and eastern Europe it is present from May to September.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The Marsh Warbler is an unobtrusive voice from dense, wet cover. It moves neatly through thick vegetation and is often easier to hear than to see, thanks to a loud song that carries well.
The male’s singing is especially memorable because it can weave in imitations of other species. In the breeding season it stays active but hidden, with the nest tucked away in thick greenery.
It favors reedbeds, scrub, and fields near water. Its food is mainly insects, along with spiders, snails, and larvae, and in autumn it may also take elderberries; in much of central and eastern Europe it is present from May to September.
How to recognize it
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Sources
- eBird — Acrocephalus palustris Sightings map and full description on eBird
- Wikipedia — Marsh warbler Encyclopedia article