About the Bristled Grassbird
The bristled grassbird is a small passerine bird in the genus Schoenicola. Also known as the bristled grass warbler, this species is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, where it is patchily distributed in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. These insectivorous birds skulk in dense and tall grasslands, often in marshy areas, habitats that are threatened by human activities. Formerly considered to be sedentary, the species may be migratory, moving south and east in the Indian peninsula during winter and returning to their breeding grounds in the northern plains south of the Himalayas.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Schoenicola striatus |
| Species Codes | brigra2, BRGR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bristled Grassbird belong to?
The Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bristled Grassbird?
The Bristled Grassbird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bristled Grassbird?
The bristled grassbird is a small passerine bird in the genus Schoenicola. Also known as the bristled grass warbler, this species is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, where it is patchily distributed in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. These insectivorous birds skulk in dense and tall grassl...
Where can I report a Bristled Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bristled Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brigra2, or on iNaturalist.
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