Basra Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis
ENEndangered Endemic to Kuwait
- Family
- Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Basra reed warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis) is a "warbler" of the genus Acrocephalus. It is a near-endemic breeder in the Tigris–Euphrates river system in southwestern Iran, eastern and southern Iraq, and Kuwait, though it has also recently colonised wetlands in Israel. It breeds in extensive beds of papyrus and reeds. It is easily mistaken for the great reed warbler but is a bit smaller, has whiter underparts and has a narrower, longer and more pointed bill.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southern Iraq (Tigris and Euphrates valleys); winters Kenya to Malawi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Basra 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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