Little Grassbird
NameLittle Grassbird
Common NameLittle Grassbird
Scientific NamePoodytes gramineus
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the back and crown. Underparts are paler, buffy-white, with some faint streaking on the flanks. It has a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a relatively short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, reedy, and often insect-like 'tseep-tseep-tseep' or a descending whistle, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of Australia, including Tasmania, and also found in New Zealand where it was introduced.
Identifying Featuressmall size, streaky brown plumage, pale supercilium, secretive behavior, wetland habitat, reedy, insect-like call
Description
The Little Grassbird is a small, secretive passerine bird typically found in dense wetland vegetation. It is known for its streaky brown plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its reedy habitat, and its distinctive, often-heard call.
