The Highland rush-warbler occurs in patches in wetland areas, especially reed belts in central Africa. Uganda is one of the few countries where it is found in large numbers. However, it is shy and is usually only discovered when it sings, as here, outside Fort Portal, in a veritable singing flight. The plumage is, as you can see, unpretentious, slightly rusty brown to gray, with blurred streaks on the breast. It has a relatively long bill and long tail.