ENEndangered
Basra Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus griseldis
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basra_reed_warbler
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ACROCEPHALIDAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Basra Reed-warbler classified as Endangered?
Basra Reed-warbler is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Basra Reed-warbler live?
Basra Reed-warbler occurs in Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, and Kuwait (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Basra Reed-warbler?
The main threats to Basra Reed-warbler are 1.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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