About the Papuan Grassbird
The Papuan grassbird is a species of typical grassbird in the family Locustellidae. The species was once treated as several subspecies of the tawny grassbird, but the two do not interbreed where their ranges are sympatric. The species is endemic to New Guinea and its satellite islands. There are seven subspecies ranging across montane areas of New Guinea, New Britain and New Ireland. It is a fairly large typical grassbird, 20–23 cm (7.9–9.1 in) long and weighing 40 g (1.4 oz).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Cincloramphus macrurus |
| Species Codes | tawgra2, PAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Grassbird belong to?
The Papuan Grassbird (Cincloramphus macrurus) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Grassbird?
The Papuan grassbird is a species of typical grassbird in the family Locustellidae. The species was once treated as several subspecies of the tawny grassbird, but the two do not interbreed where their ranges are sympatric. The species is endemic to New Guinea and its satellite islands. There are sev...
Where can I report a Papuan Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tawgra2, or on iNaturalist.
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