About the Fan-tailed Grassbird
The Fan-tailed Grassbird (Catriscus brevirostris) is a species of bird in the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 67 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code fatgra1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Catriscus brevirostris |
| Species Codes | fatgra1, FTGR, BTWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fan-tailed Grassbird belong to?
The Fan-tailed Grassbird (Catriscus brevirostris) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fan-tailed Grassbird?
The Fan-tailed Grassbird is a member of the Grassbirds and Allies family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Fan-tailed Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Fan-tailed Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fatgra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Grassbirds and Allies 67 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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