StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height20 cm
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Did You Know?
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"The Tawny Grassbird’s song is a rapid, reeling trill that can carry across large grassland areas, often described as “tick-tick-tick-tick” ending in a descending trill."
Field Guide
Tawny Grassbird
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The Tawny Grassbird (*Cincloramphus timoriensis*) is a medium-sized songbird found mainly in grasslands and wetlands across eastern and northern Australia, as well as parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This bird is best known for its warm brown colouring, long tail, and lively song, which is often heard before the bird is seen. It prefers dense grasses and reeds, making it a challenge to spot except during the breeding season when males become more visible.
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