Wildlife in Reed Beds
Common reed is very important (together with other reed-like plants) for wildlife and conservation, particularly in Europe and Asia, where several species of birds are strongly tied to large Phragmites stands. These include:
- Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus)
- Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus)
- Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
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