Little Grassbird

A skulking bird of dense reedbeds, sedges and rank grassland across southern and eastern Australia, far more often heard than seen thanks to its distinctive descending, whistled song. It creeps low through thick vegetation rather than flying, so patient watching at the edge of a reedbed at dawn or dusk offers the best chance of a brief view as it crosses an open gap. Wetlands with a mix of dense cover and standing water are the most reliable habitat.