| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 25–30 cm, including a long graduated tail; weight around 35–45 g. Large warbler-like bird with brown upperparts and prominent dark streaks on the crown, back, and breast.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Mostly resident across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Some populations show local movements.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory overall; local dispersal may occur depending on rainfall and grassland conditions.
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| Breeding season: | Typically May to September in India, aligning with the monsoon when grasses are tall and dense.
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| Breed in: | Builds a deep cup-shaped nest of grass and leaves, usually well-concealed in tall grass or reeds close to the ground. Clutch size generally 3–5 eggs. Both parents participate in incubation and chick-rearing.
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| Habitat: | Prefers wet grasslands, marshes, reed beds, paddy fields, and edges of freshwater wetlands. Also found in tall grassy fields and sometimes near human settlements.
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| Diet: | Primarily insects and other small invertebrates, including grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, and spiders. Occasionally consumes small seeds. Forages low in grass or on the ground.
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