Scientific Name: Iduna caligata
Malay Name: Cekup-Pokok Kecil Utara
Chinese Name: 靴篱莺
Range:
Found from western and central Russia to Kazakhstan, Iran, Afghanistan and western China with some populations wintering to the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka
Taxonomy:
Monotypic
Size: 11–12·5 cm
Identification: Resembles Black-browed Reed Warbler but is significantly smaller, lacks the black lateral crown-stripes, has a short faint supercilium, paler brown upperparts and pinkish legs.
Similar looking species: Black-browed Reed Warbler, Oriental Reed Warbler
Habitat: Open country among bushes and tall vegetation.
Behaviour/Ecology: Forages among trees and other tall vegetation instead of reed-beds and grassland.
Local Status: Vagrant
Location: A single bird wintering at Kranji Marsh between December 2017 and March 2018.
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External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
