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In breeding range, this large, long-billed songster of expansive reedbeds can often be seen perched on top of a stalk belting its heart out, but on wintering grounds, it is more likely to be detected by a harsh, grating rattling from deep within the vegetation.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyReed Warblers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from January to February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Ding Li Yong
Range map
Range map
3visible hotspots
14visible records
1states
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
Compare with other large reed warblers, especially Clamorous Reed Warbler.
Behavior
Unremarkably plumaged, brown above, paler below, with a weak white supercilium and a short bristly crest, occasionally raised.
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