About the Green Longtail
The green longtail is a bird species of the family Cisticolidae, in the monotypic genus Urolais. It is native to the Western High Plateau and the Cameroonian Highlands forests. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and dry savanna.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Urolais epichlorus |
| Species Codes | grnlon1, GRLO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Longtail belong to?
The Green Longtail (Urolais epichlorus) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green Longtail?
The green longtail is a bird species of the family Cisticolidae, in the monotypic genus Urolais. It is native to the Western High Plateau and the Cameroonian Highlands forests. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and dry savanna....
Where can I report a Green Longtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Longtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnlon1, or on iNaturalist.
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