Lanceolated Warbler

Locustella lanceolata

Also known as: Lanceolated Grasshopper Warbler

11 cm (4-5") Rare. Aleutian islands.

Resembles the larger Middendorff's Grasshopper-Warbler but is strongly streaked on breast and sides. Back is brown and streaked. White throat and belly. Faint eyebrow.

Secretive.

Song: metallic "rink tink tink".

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