About the Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler
Styan's grasshopper warbler, also known as Pleske's grasshopper warbler and Taczanowski's warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It breeds in eastern Siberia to Korea, Kyushu and Izu Islands; wintering in South China. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. Its name recognises the naturalist and collector, Frederick William Styan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Helopsaltes pleskei |
| Species Codes | plewar1, SGWA, PGWA, PLGW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler belong to?
The Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler (Helopsaltes pleskei) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler?
The Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler?
Styan's grasshopper warbler, also known as Pleske's grasshopper warbler and Taczanowski's warbler, is a species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. It breeds in eastern Siberia to Korea, Kyushu and Izu Islands; wintering in South China. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, sub...
Where can I report a Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Pleske's Grasshopper Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plewar1, or on iNaturalist.
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