Lesser Swamp Warbler (Acrocephalus gracilirostris)

Lesser Swamp Warbler, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The lesser swamp warbler or Cape reed warbler (Acrocephalus gracilirostris) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is sparsely present across sub-Saharan Africa, a common species of reedbeds in standing water.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Swamp Warbler being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Acrocephalus australis
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Bradypterus baboecala
Acrocephalus agricola

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Acrocephalidae
Genus: Acrocephalus
Species: Acrocephalus gracilirostris

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