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Lewinia striata
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates, seeds
Habitat
Reedbeds, marshes, wet grassland
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
4–8 eggs
Incubation period
About 18–20 days
Size
Small (25–29cm)
Wingspan
~40–45cm
Weight
~90–130g
A small, secretive marsh bird with a slaty-grey breast, chestnut crown and finely barred flanks, found in reedbeds, marshes and wet grassland.
Extremely shy, usually staying hidden in dense vegetation and detected far more often by its sharp, repeated call than by sight.
