Unless otherwise stated, all records are by the author. 
Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti). Has wintered but no singing birds in favoured 
reed bed habitat in recent years. Listed as status uncertain (Cramp 1992). 
Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). One has been ringed in Kuwait in recent 
years (C. Pilcher pers. comm.), but not detailed (Cramp 1992). 
Graceful Warbler (Prinia gracilis). Breeding recorded and migrant birds seen 
in recent years. It could become a regular breeder in post Gulf War habitat. A 
spring/ summer 1994 record of several birds suggests a post-breeding disper- 
sal or increased colonisation. 
Scrub Warbler (Scotocerca inquieta). One small party of either this or the pre- 
ceding species recorded in April 1985. It is interesting to note that this record 
precedes confirmed breeding records of P. gracilis. 
Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia). Probably overlooked and under 
recorded, frequently occurring in bizarre situations or habitats. Most recent 
records are of two birds in spring 1994 (A Ross, T Spencer pers. comm.). 
River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis). Listed as accidental (Cramp 1992). Birds 
thought to be this species have been photographed by the author. 
Savi's Warbler (Locustella lusciniod.es). One in winter 1984/1985. Listed as acci- 
dental (Cramp 1992). 
Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon). An annual winter visitor 
first confirmed over a decade ago. Birds appear to belong to the sub-species 
mimica. Birds in March 1994 ceased singing and appeared to depart by the 
time the first migrant Sedge Warblers appeared. There is possible breeding 
potential if the spread of this species in other parts of the Arabian Peninsula is 
anything to go by. 
Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola). No recent records though old 
Ahmadi Natural History Society records may exist. 
Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). A regular passage migrant, per- 
haps commoner in autumn than spring. 
Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola). No recent records though old 
records may exist in the Ahmadi Natural History Society transactions. Status 
not described with regard to Kuwait (Cramp 1992). 
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