African reed warbler

Introduction: African reed-warblers (Acrocephalus baeticatus) usually head for any moist or wet areas which could be associated with reedbeds, papyrus, sedges, tall herbs, as well as riverbeds that support tall grass and shrubs.

Distribution: Patchy distribution throughout most of Namibia but greater concentrations can be found along the Orange River and in Fish River Canyon. Observed in northern Namib Desert and Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip).
Diet: Gleans vegetation for insects.

Description: Baeticatus is Latin for having brown (plumage) including dark brown wings. Songs are a combination of rhythmic and squeaking notes and grates. Is recorded as being 'vocally inseparable' from the Eurasion reed warbler.
Breeding: Females lay 2 or 3 eggs between September and January in a grass and reed, cup-shaped nest.

Size: 13cm.

Weight: 10g.