1. a small brown songbird that lives in reed beds and marshes
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The reedling is found primarily in wetland areas across Europe.
• Birdwatchers gathered at the marsh hoping to spot a reedling.
• The male reedling has distinctive black markings near its bill.
• Reedlings build their nests low in dense reed vegetation.
• During winter, reedlings may form small flocks.
• The reedling’s diet consists mainly of insects and reed seeds.