
Eurasian Sedge Warbler
The sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus.
Species insights
Gauteng and beyond
Provinces where Eurasian Sedge Warbler is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
31 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Eurasian Sedge Warbler
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Eurasian Sedge Warbler recorded here
Bushveld game country and the southern gates of the Kruger
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When and where to find the Eurasian Sedge Warbler
Hosts have recorded the Eurasian Sedge Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Addo Elephant National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
- LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
- Northern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Northern Cape
- Eastern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Eastern Cape
- Free StateSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Free State
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
Records
31
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Eurasian Sedge Warbler on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Eurasian Sedge Warbler in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Eurasian Sedge Warbler at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Mapungubwe National Park and Mount Currie Nature Reserve and other reserves. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Eurasian Sedge Warbler in South Africa?
The Eurasian Sedge Warbler is most recorded in Gauteng (35% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (32% of records), North West (16% of records), based on 31 iNaturalist observations. 63 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Eurasian Sedge Warbler on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Eurasian Sedge Warbler?
The Eurasian Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Eurasian Sedge Warbler?
The sedge warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) is an Old World warbler in the genus Acrocephalus. It is a medium-sized warbler with a brown, streaked back and wings and a distinct pale supercilium. Sedge warblers are migratory, crossing the Sahara to get from their European and Asian breeding grounds to spend winter in Africa.






























