About the Indian Grassbird
The Indian grassbird is a passerine bird in the family Pellorneidae. It was formerly placed in the Old World warbler family, Sylviidae, and the Old World babbler family, Timaliidae. The species is also known as the rufous-rumped grassbird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Graminicola bengalensis |
| Species Codes | rurgra1, INGB, INGR, IGBA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Grassbird belong to?
The Indian Grassbird (Graminicola bengalensis) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Indian Grassbird?
The Indian Grassbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Indian Grassbird?
The Indian grassbird is a passerine bird in the family Pellorneidae. It was formerly placed in the Old World warbler family, Sylviidae, and the Old World babbler family, Timaliidae. The species is also known as the rufous-rumped grassbird....
Where can I report a Indian Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rurgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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