| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 11–12 cm; weight ~7–9 g. Small, brownish warbler with pale underparts, faint eye stripe, and short wings and tail.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Breeds in northern Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, northern China) and is migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Winters in South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.
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| Breeding season: | May to July in the breeding range, during the short northern summer.
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| Breed in: | Nests on or near the ground, hidden in dense vegetation, typically under shrubs or tussocks. Clutch size is usually 4–6 eggs. Female primarily incubates, with both parents feeding the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Prefers dense undergrowth, reed beds, scrublands, and damp forests. Often stays low in vegetation, making it inconspicuous.
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| Diet: | Primarily insects and small invertebrates, including caterpillars, beetles, and spiders. Forages by gleaning from foliage or low vegetation.
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