Middendorff's Grasshopper Warbler is a migratory species breeding in East Asia and wintering in Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized grasshopper warbler of marshy habitats.
Where to spot
Breeds in northeastern Asia (Siberia, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, northern Japan) in dense marsh vegetation, reedbeds, and willow thickets. Winters in Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, insect-like reeling song. Focus on dense, low vegetation in wetlands. It is a skulking bird, so patience is needed for a view.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in its northern range, and during migration (spring/autumn) through East Asia. Present in wintering grounds from autumn to spring.
Where to spot
Breeds in northeastern Asia (Siberia, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, northern Japan) in dense marsh vegetation, reedbeds, and willow thickets. Winters in Southeast Asia.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, insect-like reeling song. Focus on dense, low vegetation in wetlands. It is a skulking bird, so patience is needed for a view.
When to spot
Breeding season (summer) in its northern range, and during migration (spring/autumn) through East Asia. Present in wintering grounds from autumn to spring.
Its song is a classic, continuous 'reeling' sound, characteristic of many grasshopper warblers, often delivered from a hidden perch.
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