Marsh Grassbird
NameMarsh Grassbird
Common NameMarsh Grassbird
Scientific NameMegalurus pryeri
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky brown with darker streaks on the crown and back. The underparts are pale buffy-white, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks. It features a distinct pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-stripe. The tail is relatively long and graduated.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, high-pitched, insect-like trilling or buzzing song, often given from an exposed perch within its marshy habitat.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Asia, primarily in parts of northeastern China and Japan. It winters in southeastern China and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown plumage, pale supercilium, long graduated tail, secretive behavior in dense marsh vegetation, insect-like trilling song
Description
The Marsh Grassbird is a small, secretive warbler typically found in dense reedbeds and marshes. It exhibits streaky brown plumage on its upperparts and pale underparts, often perching on reeds to deliver its insect-like song. This species is generally difficult to observe due to its preference for dense vegetation.
