Little Rush Warbler

Overview

The little rush warbler, also known as the African bush warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• Its characteristic vocalization starts slow and increases in speed.
• The song is described as "distinctive and loud".

Habitat

This species is found across a wide range of countries in southern, eastern, and central Africa, including Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is specifically swamps.

Did you know?

Its vocalization occurs most often during the breeding season while it is raining.