Rimatara Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus rimitarae
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to French Polynesia
- Family
- Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Rimatara reed warbler (Acrocephalus rimitarae) is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.
It is found only in Rimatara in French Polynesia.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and swamps. Due to its limited geographic distribution, this bird is classified as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Rimatara (Tubuai Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rimatara reed warbler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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