Its forceful, varied song is often the first sign that this unobtrusive brown bird has returned to a reedbed for spring.
Not listed
Indigenous: Dhuwigalinmal, Australian Reed Warbler
At a glance
FamilyReed Warblers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatHabitat Australian reed warblers are found in a wide range of natural and man-made wetlands including fresh, brackish and saltwater environments.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from October to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nick Talbot
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
193382approx records
7states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Plain brown above, and pale below, with long, slender bill, flat crown, long tail, and rather long legs.
Behavior
Forages for insects within reeds and dense wetland vegetation, where males deliver a loud, varied song from spring into summer.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory