Great reed warbler

Acrocephalus arundinaceus

Interesting facts: The great reed warbler is the largest European reed warbler. It marks its territory with loudly creaking voice. It prefers to feed on large invertebrates and also on small vertebrates. This species requires large connected areas of reed in deep water. Due to the receding habitat, it is rarely found here, though still common in Eastern Europe.

Characteristics: Nearly the size of a thrush, plumage mostly red-brown, abdomen area beige, powerful and thrush-like beak

Body length: Less than 20 cm (sparrow length), 20 to 30 cm (blackbird length)

Distribution: In the waterside areas of large reed beds of ponds, lakes and rivers