The Northern Marquesan Reed Warbler is an endemic species to the northern Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. It is found in a variety of dense habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the northern Marquesas Islands (e.g., Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou) in French Polynesia, inhabiting dense forest, scrub, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Focus on dense vegetation, from coastal scrub to forested valleys. Listen for its loud and distinct song, which can vary slightly between islands.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more vocal in the mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the northern Marquesas Islands (e.g., Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, Ua Pou) in French Polynesia, inhabiting dense forest, scrub, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Focus on dense vegetation, from coastal scrub to forested valleys. Listen for its loud and distinct song, which can vary slightly between islands.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more vocal in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other Marquesan reed warblers, this species showcases the adaptive radiation of birds on isolated Pacific islands, with each island often hosting a distinct form.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.