Grande Comore brush warbler

The Grande Comore brush warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae. It is found in Comoros and Mayotte. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Distribution

Region

Comoros Archipelago (including Mayotte)

Typical Environment

Occurs in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, dense secondary growth, and thickets on the slopes of volcanic massifs. It favors tangled understory, forest edges, and riparian thickets where it can forage close to the ground. On degraded sites it may persist in scrub and plantation edges if sufficient cover remains. Nesting typically takes place within dense shrubs or vine tangles.

Altitude Range

300–1700 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size14–17 cm

Wing Span18–22 cm

Male Weight0.02 kg

Female Weight0.019 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The Grande Comore brush warbler is a skulking Old World warbler that prefers dense undergrowth on volcanic islands of the Comoros archipelago, including Mayotte. It often sings from cover, with males and females sometimes duetting. Habitat loss from agriculture and degradation of montane forests is the main threat. It is closely related to other island brush warblers of the genus Nesillas in the southwest Indian Ocean.

Behaviour

Temperament

solitary and territorial

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats with low, brief flights between cover

Social Behavior

Usually found alone or in pairs, maintaining territories in dense undergrowth. Pairs are likely monogamous during the breeding season and build cup-shaped nests low in shrubs or vine tangles. They keep to cover and move furtively while foraging.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A rich, varied warble of whistles, chatter, and trills delivered from concealed perches. Pairs may engage in soft duets, with phrases repeated and mixed with scolding calls when alarmed.

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