Great Reed Warbler
BIRDING ARAGÓNGreat Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus arundinaceus
ES: Carricero tordal
Description
L: 19-20cm; W:24-29cm;
Reedbed bird that stands out for its size and thick beak. It has a reddish-brown back; very pale reddish-white underparts; white throat and eyebrow, often bristling crown feathers like a crest; uniform brown tail; bluish-grey legs. Similar sexes, not being possible to differentiate them by plumage. Juveniles with fresh plumage; dark brown iris.
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Summer
- Optimal Season: Apr-Oct
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Riverbanks
Best places to see in Aragón
ROUTES
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
CUENCA DE GALLOCANTA. ESTEPAS DE BELCHITE – EL PLANERÓN – LA LOMAZA. SOTOS Y CARRIZALES DEL RÍO ARAGÓN. SIERRAS DE SANTO DOMINGO Y CABALLERA Y RÍO ONSELLA. LA SOTONERA. LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN. EMBALSE DEL PAS Y SANTA RITA. MATARRAÑA – AIGUABARREIX. RÍO HUERVA Y LAS PLANAS. DESFILADEROS DEL RÍO MARTÍN.
