The sedge warbler migrates from Europe to Africa and is famous for its loud, bubbling song in reed beds.
Sedge warblers breed in wetlands across Europe and parts of western Asia. After the breeding season, they cross the Sahara and spend the northern winter in sub-Saharan Africa. They commonly use reed beds, marsh edges, and wet scrub during the breeding season.
Their song is a fast mixture of whistles, rattles, and copied sounds from other birds. Males often sing from exposed stems or bushes while defending territories and attracting mates.
The sedge warbler is sometimes confused with the closely related reed warbler. Both use wet habitats and migrate to Africa, but the sedge warbler usually has a more streaked back and a stronger pale stripe above the eye.