
Amy Lewis
Grasshopper warbler
Scientific name: Locustella naevia
This small summer migrant travels from Africa to breed in the reedbeds of the UK. Rarely seen but given away by its insect like trilling call; the movement of the head during calling makes it tricky to pinpoint the exact location of singing perch.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 2.5-13.5cmWingspan: 15-19cm
Conservation status
Red List species
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.