About the Broad-tailed Grassbird
The broad-tailed grassbird is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India with a possibility of occurrence in Sri Lanka. A small, mostly brown bird, it has a broad rounded and graduated tail. It is found only on the higher altitude grassy hills where it usually skulks, except during the breeding season when males fly up into the air to sing in their display. The species is believed to be a resident although it is possible that they make local movements.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Schoenicola platyurus |
| Species Codes | brtgra2, BTGR, IBTG |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-tailed Grassbird belong to?
The Broad-tailed Grassbird (Schoenicola platyurus) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Broad-tailed Grassbird?
The Broad-tailed Grassbird is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Broad-tailed Grassbird?
The broad-tailed grassbird is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India with a possibility of occurrence in Sri Lanka. A small, mostly brown bird, it has a broad rounded and graduated tail. It is found only on the higher altitude grassy h...
Where can I report a Broad-tailed Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-tailed Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brtgra2, or on iNaturalist.
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