Tawny Grassbird
NameTawny Grassbird
Common NameTawny Grassbird
Scientific NameMegalurus timoriensis
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaky tawny-brown, with a prominent rufous-chestnut crown and nape. The underparts are pale buffy-white, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks. It possesses a long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, repetitive, and often metallic 'chip-chip-chip' or 'twee-twee-twee' delivered from a prominent perch. It also has various harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia (including the Philippines and Indonesia), New Guinea, and northern and eastern Australia.
Identifying Featuresrufous crown, streaky brown upperparts, long graduated tail, loud repetitive song, preference for tall grass/reed habitats
Description
The Tawny Grassbird is a medium-sized, long-tailed warbler often found in tall grasslands and reedy areas. It is known for its distinctive rufous crown and its habit of perching conspicuously to deliver a loud, repetitive song.
