Golden-headed Cisticola

Description:

"In breeding season, the male Golden-headed Cisticola has a golden-orange head, which is crested when calling, with a paler chin and throat, and a boldly streaked black to dark grey and golden body. The tail is black, with paler tips, and is shorter during breeding season. Females resemble non-breeding males, with buff-brown upper parts, heavily streaked black and dark brown, with a golden-buff rump and nape of neck. The underparts are cream with buff tints, the wings are black, with each feather edged buff." (Birdlife Australia)

Habitat:

This beautiful little bird is perching on a stalk of Bulrush which is along the edge of the Waste Water Wetlands. These wetlands are not completely dry but the water level is very low at the end where this little bird was (see pic 3). Around to the right there is more water.

Notes:

Check out this little video of the Golden-headed Cisticola doing one of its "buzzing" calls: https://youtu.be/dwiz5nEBjeE I had heard one calling as I was walking around. I did see it and as I began to turn around to try and photograph it this little one perched closer to me. They are always a welcome sight at the wetlands.