New Caledonian Grassbird Cincloramphus mariae

Extremely shy, smallish, long-tailed brown songbird, found locally throughout New Caledonia. When seen, note warm brown upperparts and flanks contrasting strongly with a white eyebrow, throat, and belly. Prefers srubby habitats, and most common where there’s a mix of short bushes, dense ferns, and some grass. Best found through its distinctive call note, a dry doubled “ch-tk!”.