Blyth’s Reed-Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Acrocephalidae

Size:

12-14 cm

Weight:

8-20 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Acrocephalus dumetorum (Blyth, 1849)

Short Description:

Blyth's Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) is a small, migratory bird species with olive-brown upperparts and a whitish underbelly. It has a distinct pale supercilium, or eyebrow stripe, and its plumage is generally plain, lacking bold markings. This warbler species is known for its slender build, long tail, and pointed bill, which it uses to catch insects and forage among dense vegetation.

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Blyth’s Reed-Warbler is a common passage migrant and winter visitor to Pakistan, particularly in the northern and northwestern regions. It is often observed in various habitats such as marshes, reed beds, scrublands, and agricultural areas during its migration periods. Breeding populations of Blyth’s Reed-Warbler are found in Central Asia, including parts of Russia, Mongolia, and China.

Blyth’s Reed-Warbler exhibits territorial behavior, with males singing to establish and defend their nesting territories. Their melodious, repetitive song is often heard emanating from dense vegetation. They build cup-shaped nests low in shrubs or among reeds, where the female lays a clutch of eggs. Blyth’s Reed-Warblers are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and larvae. They forage actively among vegetation, using their sharp bills to glean prey from leaves and stems. Outside of the breeding season, they undertake long-distance migrations, traversing thousands of kilometers to reach their wintering grounds in South Asia, including Pakistan, where they spend the cooler months before returning to their breeding grounds in the spring.