About the Cricket Longtail
The Cricket Longtail (Spiloptila clamans) is a species of bird in the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 164 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code crilon1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Spiloptila clamans |
| Species Codes | crilon1, CRLO, CRWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cricket Longtail belong to?
The Cricket Longtail (Spiloptila clamans) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cricket Longtail?
The Cricket Longtail is a member of the Cisticolas and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Cricket Longtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Cricket Longtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crilon1, or on iNaturalist.