| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Small passerine warbler, about 12–13 cm long with a wingspan of 16–18 cm. Dull brown upperparts and pale underparts; lacks prominent streaking and shows a faint supercilium (eyebrow line).
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | A long-distance migrant that breeds in northern and eastern Europe, western Siberia, and Central Asia.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in South Asia, mainly India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Common wintering species across the Indian subcontinent, arriving around September–October and departing by April–May.
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| Breeding season: | Breeds from May to August in its northern range. Builds cup-shaped nests low in shrubs, reeds, or grass tussocks near water.
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| Breed in: | Wet scrublands, reedbeds, and damp meadows near streams or lakes across Europe and western Siberia.
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| Habitat: | In winter, found in bushy gardens, moist thickets, forest edges, and agricultural areas; prefers dense undergrowth for cover.
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| Diet: | Insectivorous — feeds mainly on insects, larvae, spiders, and other small invertebrates; occasionally consumes berries and nectar during migration.
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