Old World Warblers (Sylviidae)
Cook Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus kerearako) - HBW 11, p. 631
French: Rousserolle des Cook
German: Mangaiarohrsänger
Spanish: Carricero de las Cook
Other common names: Cook (Islands) Warbler, Mangaia Reed-warbler, Kerearako
Taxonomy: Acrocephalus vaughani kerearako Holyoak, 1974, Mangaia, Cook Islands.
Initially considered a race of A. vaughani; unlike latter (which does not sing), however, it is a good singer, and differs also in measurements, in plumage coloration, and in showing no tendency towards albinism. Two subspecies recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- kaoko Holyoak, 1974 - Mitiaro, in SE Cook Is.
- kerearako Holyoak, 1974 - Mangaia, in SE Cook Is.
- Near Threatened
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