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Patchily distributed in the Indian subcontinent: found in [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[India]]. | Patchily distributed in the Indian subcontinent: found in [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[India]]. | ||
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Tall grassland, reeds, riverine, swamps, thorny scrub or ricefields. | Tall grassland, reeds, riverine, swamps, thorny scrub or ricefields. | ||
Revision as of 01:43, 28 June 2014
- Chaetornis striatus
Identification
20 cm.
- Buffy-brown
- Dark streaks
- Short, thick bill
Distribution
Patchily distributed in the Indian subcontinent: found in Nepal, Pakistan and India.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Tall grassland, reeds, riverine, swamps, thorny scrub or ricefields.
Behaviour
Vocalisation
Song: trew-treuw usually given in circular display flight.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- BirdLife International
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Bristled Grassbird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 11 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bristled_Grassbird
