Acrocephalidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:birds
gptkb:family
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to wetland environments
gptkbp:biodiversity over 50 species
gptkbp:breeding_range varies by species
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:character_traits small to medium-sized birds
gptkbp:characterized_by insectivorous diet
long bills
habitat in wetlands
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:color slender and pointed
gptkbp:coloration typically brown or olive
gptkbp:common_name Reed warblers and allies
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are monitored for conservation
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains marsh warblers
reed warblers
warblers
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:egg_color usually white or pale
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Gould in 1837
gptkbp:fledging_period about 10-15 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gleaning insects from foliage
gptkbp:genetic_studies ongoing research on phylogeny
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers reed beds and marshes
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Sylviidae
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acrocephalidae
gptkbp:impact habitat loss due to wetland drainage
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Iduna_genus
Acrocephalus genus
Locustella genus
gptkbp:incubation_period about 12-14 days
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:birds
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Eurasia
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:length typically 10-20 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:migration varies by species
some species are migratory
gptkbp:music_genre varied and melodious
gptkbp:nest_location often in dense vegetation
gptkbp:nest_material uses grasses and reeds
gptkbp:nesting builds cup-shaped nests
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Acrocephalus_arundinaceus
gptkb:Acrocephalus_scirpaceus
gptkb:Acrocephalus_dumetorum
gptkbp:order gptkb:Passeriformes
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
snakes and mammals
gptkbp:purpose attracting mates and defending territory
gptkbp:research_importance important for studying avian ecology.
gptkbp:social_behavior often solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Acrocephalus_sechellensis
gptkb:Acrocephalus_arundinaceus
gptkb:Acrocephalus_brevipennis
gptkb:Locustella_certhiola
gptkb:Locustella_lanceolata
gptkb:Acrocephalus_scirpaceus
gptkb:Acrocephalus_caffer
gptkb:Acrocephalus_melanopogon
gptkb:Iduna_caligata
gptkb:Iduna_opaca
gptkb:Locustella_fluviatilis
gptkb:Locustella_montana
gptkb:Locustella_sibilans
gptkb:Locustella_tacsanowskii
gptkb:Locustella_luscinioides
gptkb:Acrocephalus_dumetorum
gptkb:Locustella_naevia
gptkb:Acrocephalus_bistrigiceps
gptkb:Acrocephalus_kingi
gptkb:Acrocephalus_luscinius
gptkb:Acrocephalus_orientalis
gptkb:Acrocephalus_palustris
gptkb:Acrocephalus_rufescens
gptkb:Acrocephalus_schoenobaenus
gptkb:Acrocephalus_stentoreus
Acrocephalus rehsei
gptkbp:subgenres includes several subfamilies
gptkbp:tail_type often long and graduated
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males defend territories during breeding
gptkbp:vocalization known for complex songs
communication and mating
gptkbp:wing_configuration varies by species
long and pointed wings
gptkbp:wintering_range some species migrate to Africa
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar_bush_warbler
gptkb:Madagascar_warbler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5