About the Bismarck Thicketbird
The New Britain thicketbird or Bismarck thicketbird is a bird species. It used to be placed in the "Old World warbler" family Sylviidae, but it does not seem to be a close relative of the typical warblers; probably it belongs in the grass warbler family Locustellidae. It is found only in the rarely visited highlands of the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Cincloramphus grosvenori |
| Species Codes | bisthi1, NBTH, BITH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bismarck Thicketbird belong to?
The Bismarck Thicketbird (Cincloramphus grosvenori) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bismarck Thicketbird?
The Bismarck Thicketbird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bismarck Thicketbird?
The New Britain thicketbird or Bismarck thicketbird is a bird species. It used to be placed in the \"Old World warbler\" family Sylviidae, but it does not seem to be a close relative of the typical warblers; probably it belongs in the grass warbler family Locustellidae. It is found only in the rarely ...
Where can I report a Bismarck Thicketbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bismarck Thicketbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bisthi1, or on iNaturalist.