Australian Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus australis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAcrocephalidae (Reed Warblers and Allies)
- GenusAcrocephalus (Reed Warblers)
- SpeciesAcrocephalus australis (Australian Reed Warbler)
About the Australian Reed Warbler
The Australian reed warbler (Acrocephalus australis) is an acrocephalid warbler in the genus Acrocephalus and is the only Acrocephalus species native to Australia. It has also been observed in Papua New Guinea and nearby islands. The name Acrocephalus refers to the peaked crown found on reed warblers in this genus and can be translated to mean "topmost head" in Greek. The species name australis is translated to mean "southern" in Latin, and refers to the species range, Australia. In its western range the Australian reed warbler is also known as "Koordjikotji" (pronounced core'chee'caw'chee) in the local Aboriginal language of Perth and its surrounds.
Formerly placed in the then "wastebasket" family Sylviidae, the genus Acrocephalus is now included in the family Acrocephalidae, which encompasses 60 species in 7 genera widespread across Africa, Europe, Asia and the western Pacific regions. Within the Acrocephalidae, the Australian reed warbler is recognised as belonging to a monophyletic group consisting of Palearctic and Australasian region species. However, recent mitochondrial DNA analysis infers that pacific Acrocephalus warblers can be divided into two... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Australian Reed Warbler in Kakadu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Flinders Ranges National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 10 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 11 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 12 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 13 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Australian Reed Warbler in Kakadu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Australian Reed Warbler sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Australian Reed Warbler in Kakadu National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Australian Reed Warbler in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.