Cape Grassbird

Common endemic resident. Differs from [Moustached Grass Warbler] in heavily marked upper parts, streaked underparts (except race (b) of eastern regions) and generally rusty coloration; from cisticolas in larger size, black malar streaks and long, rufous tail with tapering, straggly feathers. Has a distinctive burst of song ‘chirp-chirp-chirp does it tickle yoooou’, plus a cat-like mewing like [Cape Longclaw]. Frequents the long grass and bracken of hillsides and open streams away from hills. Occasionally perches prominently on some tall grass or weed; otherwise skulks within the vegetation.