Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler
Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler
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Pallas's Grasshopper Warbler is a small, secretive warbler belonging to the Locustellidae family. It's characterized by its streaked brown plumage, bold supercilium, and a distinctive 'ticking' call, although its song is a more mechanical 'sewing machine' trill. This species is often difficult to observe due to its skulking nature in dense vegetation.
Where to spot
Breeds across a vast range from Eastern Europe through Central Asia to Eastern Siberia and Mongolia. Winters mainly in Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia and the Philippines. Prefers wetlands with tall grasses, reeds, and dense low vegetation.
How to spot
Listen intensely for its distinctive reeling or ticking song, often given from within dense cover. Observing them requires patience, as they are very shy and typically stay hidden. Look for subtle movements in reeds or tall grasses, and scan for its streaked back and pale supercilium if it briefly pops into view.
When to spot
During the breeding season (June-August) in its northern range, when males are most vocal. Migration periods (May and September-October) offer opportunities to see them in a wider array of habitats, including drier scrub.
Where to spot
Breeds across a vast range from Eastern Europe through Central Asia to Eastern Siberia and Mongolia. Winters mainly in Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia and the Philippines. Prefers wetlands with tall grasses, reeds, and dense low vegetation.
How to spot
Listen intensely for its distinctive reeling or ticking song, often given from within dense cover. Observing them requires patience, as they are very shy and typically stay hidden. Look for subtle movements in reeds or tall grasses, and scan for its streaked back and pale supercilium if it briefly pops into view.
When to spot
During the breeding season (June-August) in its northern range, when males are most vocal. Migration periods (May and September-October) offer opportunities to see them in a wider array of habitats, including drier scrub.
Credits:
By Tisha Mukherjee - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155386193
Like other grasshopper warblers, its song is often described as resembling the whirring sound of an old sewing machine or the reeling of a fishing line, a unique acoustic signature in the bird world.
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