reed warbler
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The reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) is a small bird, primarily found in Europe. It is characterized by its brown upperparts and buffy-white underparts. This species is often found in and around reedbeds and other marshy environments. It can sometimes be mistaken for the marsh warbler. The term "reed warbler" can also broadly refer to other birds within the Acrocephalus genus, such as the great reed warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus). The great reed warbler is larger, with an olive-brown coloration, and has a wide distribution across warmer regions of the Old World, spanning from western Europe to southern Africa and Australia.12
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