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Tawny Grassbird

Cincloramphus timoriensis

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
21.6 gEstimated traits
Diet
InvertebratesEstimated traits
Migration
ResidentEstimated traits

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 77

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 77).

DEF 51

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 51).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: Philippines & Sulawesi & Ambon (Central Moluccas) & Central & Eastern Lesser Sundas & South-central New Guinea and Northern & Eastern Australia Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
10 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Cincloramphus timoriensis tweeddalei

    Luzon group and most Visayas (n, c Philippines)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis alopex

    Bohol, Leyte and Cebu (c Philippines)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis amboinensis

    Ambon (ec Moluccas)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis crex

    Mindanao group (s Philippines)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis mindorensis

    Mindoro (nw Philippines)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis celebensis

    Sulawesi

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis inquirendus

    Sumba (wc Lesser Sundas)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis timoriensis

    Timor and Wetar (e Lesser Sundas)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis muscalis

    Trans-Fly (sc New Guinea)

  • Cincloramphus timoriensis alisteri

    ne WA to se NSW (n to e Australia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cincloramphus timoriensis

Which family does it belong to?

Grassbirds & Allies (Locustellidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Philippines & Sulawesi & Ambon (Central Moluccas) & Central & Eastern Lesser Sundas & South-central New Guinea and Northern & Eastern Australia

Sources & credits

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