Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) [XC415605]
by Paul Holt from Tambon Kui Nuea, Amphoe Kui Buri, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand (song)
Manchurian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) [XC808515]
by Oriental Stork from \u5927\u5b81\u6c34\u5e93\u53ca\u5176\u4e1c\u90e8\u6c38\u5b9a\u6cb3\u5e9f\u5f03\u6cb3\u9053,Beijing,China, China (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Acrocephalus agricola (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) has been split into Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) and Manchurian Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus tangorum) contra Alstrom et al. (1991) but following Helbig and Seibold (1999).
Forms a superspecies with Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) and Blunt-winged Warbler (Acrocephalus concinens). Formerly considered a subspecies of Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) or of Black-browed Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps), but recent morphological and DNA studies indicate that it warrants separate species rank.
Similar Species
Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) which has less tawny-rufous upperparts and less clearly defined black eyebrow, Black-browed Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps) which has more extensive dark crown and more obvious contrast between the black brow and pale centre of crown. Generally duller and more olive-brown upperparts.
References
See References.