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Spotted Bush Warbler Locustella thoracica  
Spotted Bush Warbler
Photographer : © Christoph Moning
Location :Maguri Beel, Tinsukia, Assam, India
Date : 22 April 2013
English synonyms:Spotted Bush-Warbler
Bird Family :Acrocephalinae - Tesias, Stubtails, Warblers & Tailorbirds
Bird Group :PASSERIFORMES
Red Data Status :Least Concern
Remarks :Initially identified as Russet Bush Warbler Bradypterus mandelli but note the broad pale tips to the undertail-coverts, short bill, white throat and short but distinctive supercilium. - James Eaton

There are also strong spots on the breast. This specific bird was not singing, but we have heard several Spotted Bush Warblers. Baikal Bush Warbler B. (t.) davidi sings very differently. We have not heard that one. However, it might have been there, of course. - CM