About the Rusty Thicketbird
The rusty thicketbird is a bird species. Previously placed in the "Old World warbler" family Sylviidae, it does not seem to be a close relative of the typical warblers; probably it belongs in the grass warbler family Locustellidae. It is found in New Britain only.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Cincloramphus rubiginosus |
| Species Codes | rusthi1, RUTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty Thicketbird belong to?
The Rusty Thicketbird (Cincloramphus rubiginosus) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty Thicketbird?
The rusty thicketbird is a bird species. Previously placed in the \"Old World warbler\" family Sylviidae, it does not seem to be a close relative of the typical warblers; probably it belongs in the grass warbler family Locustellidae. It is found in New Britain only....
Where can I report a Rusty Thicketbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty Thicketbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rusthi1, or on iNaturalist.
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