The Rimatara Reed Warbler is a critically endangered island endemic found only on Rimatara Island in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. It is a terrestrial warbler.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and endemic to Rimatara Island in the Austral Islands (French Polynesia), inhabiting dense scrub and forest remnants.
How to spot
Requires visiting Rimatara Island. Focus on remaining patches of dense native vegetation. Listen for its song and calls, and patiently search the undergrowth for movement.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but its rarity makes observation opportunistic.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and endemic to Rimatara Island in the Austral Islands (French Polynesia), inhabiting dense scrub and forest remnants.
How to spot
Requires visiting Rimatara Island. Focus on remaining patches of dense native vegetation. Listen for its song and calls, and patiently search the undergrowth for movement.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, but its rarity makes observation opportunistic.
This warbler is one of the few species of land birds that has persisted on Rimatara without the presence of introduced rats, thanks to successful biosecurity measures.
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