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Passeriformes / Acrocephalidae / Acrocephalus

Blunt-winged Warbler

Acrocephalus concinens · 钝翅苇莺

IUCN: Least Concern Found in China

Introduction

This small passerine bird belongs to the Acrocephalidae family of marsh-warblers. Formerly classified among the Old World warblers (Sylviidae), it inhabits wetland and grassland habitats. It breeds in parts of South and Central Asia and migrates to southeastern regions for the winter months.

Distribution & Habitat

This species breeds in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northeast India, and China. During the winter migration, it travels to Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh. The specific breeding and wintering habitats within these regions are characteristic of marsh-warbler environments, typically involving wetlands, reedbeds, and tall grasslands.

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Taxonomy

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Acrocephalidae
Genus
Acrocephalus

Subspecies (3)

  • Acrocephalus concinens concinens

    breeds northern and central China; winters to southern Myanmar and southern Thailand

Data Sources

Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.

Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.