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Bearded Reedllng

Panurus biarmicus

16–17 cmSmall
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Pakistan. A round-bodied, long-tailed babbler-like bird with a small yellow bill. Has white edges to primaries. which form a wing panel. Male has grey head with black moustache, rufous mantle, tail and flanks, and black undertail - coverts. Female and juvenile have plain buff head and lack black undertail-coverts. Has distinctive ringing ping-ping call. Reedbeds.

Colour

BlackYellowWhiteGrey
Average size
16.5 cm
Habitat
Reedbeds.
Behaviour
Pakistan.

About this bird

Pakistan. A round-bodied, long-tailed babbler-like bird with a small yellow bill. Has white edges to primaries. which form a wing panel. Male has grey head with black moustache, rufous mantle, tail and flanks, and black undertail - coverts. Female and juvenile have plain buff head and lack black undertail-coverts. Has distinctive ringing ping-ping call. Reedbeds.

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Bearded Reedllng is bigger than Alpine Accentor but smaller than Chestnut-cheeked Starling.