Acrocephalus scirpaceus

Interesting facts: The reed warbler is an inhabitant of lakes, rivers and marsh areas. It lives hidden in dense reeds. Protected by them, it builds a finely woven nest from reeds and grasses, just above the water surface. It is often host to a cuckoo egg and so it relies on 2 to 3 broods. It feeds mainly on spiders, insects, snails and larvae.

Characteristics: Plumage upperside plain grey-brown to red-brown, underside cream-white with yellowish flanks, throat distinctively pale; fine, long beak; skilfully climbing among the stalks of the reeds

Body length: Less than 20 cm (sparrow length)

Distribution: Reed beds at shorelines, also islands of reeds in meadow, marshy areas