About the Cape Grassbird
The Cape grassbird or Cape grass warbler is an African warbler found in southern Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Sphenoeacus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | African Warblers (Macrosphenidae) |
| Species | Sphenoeacus afer |
| Species Codes | capgra1, CAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Grassbird belong to?
The Cape Grassbird (Sphenoeacus afer) belongs to the African Warblers family (Macrosphenidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Grassbird?
The Cape grassbird or Cape grass warbler is an African warbler found in southern Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Sphenoeacus....
Where can I report a Cape Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capgra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Warblers 18 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
18
Species in Family
1,611
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