Fly River Grassbird

Fly River GrassbirdThe Fly River Grassbird occurs in the Fly River lowlands of southeastern New Guinea. The account uses Poodytes albolimbatus as its heading and also lists Megalurus albolimbatus.What does it look like?It has a reddish-cinnamon crown and black streaks on the back. White edges on the wing feathers form a white panel when the wing is closed.How does it live?The Fly River Grassbird occurs in the Fly River lowlands of southeastern New Guinea. The account uses Poodytes albolimbatus as its heading and also lists Megalurus albolimbatus.It inhabits lowland swamps and usually stays hidden low in reeds near the waterline. It is often seen only when flushed by a boat; the account says its diet is not well known.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.