Bristled Grassbird
NameBristled Grassbird
Common NameBristled Grassbird
Scientific NameChaetornis striata
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are heavily streaked dark brown on a buffy-brown background, including the crown. It has a prominent pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe. Underparts are whitish to pale buff, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks. The tail is long and graduated, often appearing frayed.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, loud, and often harsh song, typically a series of churring, grating, or creaky notes, sometimes described as mechanical.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in parts of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a migratory species within its range, breeding in the northern plains and wintering further south.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked upperparts and crown, Prominent pale supercilium, Long, graduated tail, Bristly facial appearance, Skulking behavior in dense grass
Description
The Bristled Grassbird is a medium-sized, streaky brown warbler known for its skulking habits in tall grasslands. It possesses a distinctive bristly appearance around the face and a relatively long, graduated tail. This species is often heard before it is seen, due to its secretive nature.
