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Acrocephalus orientalis

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Acrocephalus orientalis

Family Name: Sylviidae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Bird)
Common Name: Oriental Reed Warbler, Burung Cekup Paya Besar

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Description

Size 20 cm
Description A large warbler and predominantly brown.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Forest, Freshwater, Parks & Gardens
Distribution Breeds in Russia, China, Korea, Japan. The warbler is widespread throughout Singapore during the winter months and can be found in grasslands and even some wooded parks. Present at Sungei Buloh from Sep to May with peak numbers in April. Inhabits the grassland and rank vegetation around and in the freshwater pond areas.
Nature Reserves Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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