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A small brown songbird that skulks in reed-beds and dense vegetation near water.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyGrassbirds and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Herbaceous Graminoids Sparse Hummock Grasses, Open woodland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
2356visible hotspots
112309visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Overview
Streaked back, flanks, and breast; graduated tail often cocked upright. Usually detected by song, a clear, high-pitched, three-noted whistle.
Behavior
A small brown songbird that skulks in reed-beds and dense vegetation near water. Larger, brightly colored Tawny Grassbird has longer tail, lacks streaks on chest.
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