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Acrocephalus tangorum

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Acrocephalus tangorum Life habits and morphological characteristics

Similar to the Black-browed Reed Warbler, but with thinner black side crowns, a longer bill, a lighter lower bill and a less black tip, and a lighter overall color, especially the waist, which is more sandy gray than red, and the flanks, which are more red. The iris is olive brown, the upper bill is brown, the lower bill is lighter, and the feet are pink.

Acrocephalus tangorum Distribution range and habitat

In China, it is found in Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, North China, Shandong, Shanghai, Hong Kong, etc. It migrates abroad and occasionally passes through South Korea, and spends the winter in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Acrocephalus tangorum Detailed Introduction

The Far Eastern Reed Warbler is a medium-sized, dull grey-brown reed warbler. The new winter plumage is very brown, with brown breast, flanks and undertail coverts. It is very similar to the Paddy Field Warbler, but with a longer bill and a striking black stripe on the brow. The bill is long and the tail is also long, and the second black brow is not in sharp contrast with the top stripe. Iris - brown; bill - dark upper bill, pink lower bill; feet - orange-brown. Call: chi chi scream and imitate the calls of other birds.

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Far Eastern Reed Warbler is uncommon. It breeds in the Hulun Lake area of Inner Mongolia and the Songhua River basin of Heilongjiang, and to Liaoning. It is seen migrating from Liaoning to the eastern coast. There is one record in Hong Kong.

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