Striated Grassbird

Megalurus palustris

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Locustellidae

Size:

15 to 18 centimeters (6 to 7 inches)

Weight:

20 to 30 grams (0.7 to 1.1 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Horsfield, 1821

Short Description:

Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris) is a small, secretive bird species characterized by its streaked brown plumage, long tail, and relatively short bill. It has a distinct supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and prominent streaks on its breast and flanks. Despite its cryptic appearance, it can be identified by its loud and melodious song, which it often delivers from concealed perches within dense grasslands and reed beds.

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Striated Grassbird is found in various regions of Pakistan, particularly in areas with tall grasses, reeds, and marshy habitats. It is distributed across the country, including the plains of Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, as well as wetlands and marshes in coastal areas.

Striated Grassbirds are primarily insectivorous, foraging within dense vegetation for small insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. They are well-adapted to their habitat, using their slender bills to probe and glean prey from among the grass stems and foliage. Their cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings while they hunt and evade predators.