Reed Warbler

Latin name Acrocephalus scirpaceus

Family Warblers and allies (Sylviidae)

Overview

The reed warbler is a plain unstreaked warbler. It is warm brown above and buff coloured underneath. It is a summer visitor to breed in the UK, with the largest concentrations in East Anglia and along the south coast - there are relatively few breeding in Scotland and Ireland. It winters in Africa.