/
Small brownish bird with black face, gray grown, and warm brown chest separated from white belly by distinct black band.
At a glance
Sounds
Range map
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Juveniles very plain brownish but usually accompany adults.
Frequents very long grass, typically beside wetlands and swamps, across northern and eastern Australia, often in sizable flocks.
Gallery