Tahiti Reed-Warbler

There are numerous subspecies, but some have been elevated to full species rank in recent times. The nominate race Acrocephalus caffer caffer - the Tahiti Reed-warbler proper - is restricted to Tahiti, with a population of less than a thousand individuals. Other races include:

The Tahiti Reed-Warbler is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Tahiti Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus caffer) is a songbird in the genus Acrocephalus. Formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage (Sylviidae), it is now in the newly recognized marsh-warbler family Acrocephalidae. It is endemic to French Polynesia, and is sometimes known as the Polynesian Warbler. There are numerous subspecies, but some have been elevated to full species rank in recent times. More

likely that the Tahiti reed-warbler is also affected by introduced species, such as the black rat, and the common myna, which may compete for nesting sites (2). Conservation - Luckily, despite this bird’s rarity, and possible threats, numbers of the Tahiti reed-warbler are thought to be stable. More

The Tahiti reed-warbler is a shy, skulking bird, which is more likely to be heard than seen (4). It is constantly on the move, searching for food, mainly in the forest canopy, where it feeds primarily on insects, but also on lizards, nectar and small seeds (3). It occasionally also consumes small fish and crayfish (2). The reed-warbler builds elaborate cup-shaped nests from plant materials such as grass and moss. More

Tahiti Reed-warbler The Tahiti Reed Warbler Acrocephalus caffer is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus It is endemic to French Polynesia, and is sometimes known as the Polynesian Warbler. There are 21 existing and extinct forms in all, the nominate race A. c. caffer being restricted to Tahiti, with a population of less than a thousand individuals. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Xavier Cortada, 138W Tahiti Reed-Warbler, pencil on paper, 9" x 12", 2009 - 138°W Acrocephalus caffer Tahiti Reed-Warbler - For more information on the Tahiti Reed-Warbler, please visit: http://www.arkive. More