Swamp Grass Babbler
NameSwamp Grass Babbler
Common NameSwamp Grass Babbler
Scientific NameLocustella 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, contrasting with paler, whitish to buff underparts. It features a distinct pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a relatively short, rounded tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, mechanical, insect-like trill, often likened to a sewing machine sound, which may be preceded by a few sharp clicks. Calls include soft 'tack' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Asia, primarily found in Japan (Honshu), northeastern China, and southeastern Russia. It winters in southern China and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresstreaky brown upperparts, pale supercilium, skulking behavior in dense reeds, short, rounded tail, distinctive trilling song
Description
A small, secretive passerine bird characterized by its streaky brown upperparts and pale underparts. It typically inhabits dense wetland vegetation, where it forages for insects and is more often heard than seen due to its skulking nature.
