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Basra Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus griseldis

Endangered

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The Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a species in the genus Acrocephalus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Acrocephalus griseldis (Basra Reed Warbler)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バスラオオヨシキリ

Chinese 巴士拉苇莺

Spanish Carricero de Basora

French Rousserolle d'Irak

German Basrarohrsänger

Portuguese rouxinol-dos-caniços-do-iraque

Russian Иракская камышевка

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African Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus baeticatus

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Aguiguan Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus paludicola

Not Evaluated

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Australian Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus australis

Least Concern

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Black-browed Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus bistrigiceps

Least Concern

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Blunt-winged Warbler

Acrocephalus concinens

Least Concern

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Blyth's Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Basra Reed Warbler?

The scientific name of Basra Reed Warbler is Acrocephalus griseldis. It belongs to the genus Acrocephalus.

What is the conservation status of Basra Reed Warbler?

Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Basra Reed Warbler live?

Basra Reed Warbler is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Basra Reed Warbler belong to?

Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) belongs to the genus Acrocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Acrocephalidae.

Is Basra Reed Warbler endangered?

Yes, Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Basra Reed Warbler belong to?

Basra Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Basra Reed Warbler?

The closest relatives of Basra Reed Warbler in the genus Acrocephalus include African Reed Warbler, Aguiguan Reed Warbler, Aquatic Warbler, Australian Reed Warbler, Black-browed Reed Warbler.