About the Spinifexbird
The spinifexbird is endemic to inland Australia. Also known as Carter's desertbird, it is named after Thomas Carter, an English ornithologist and pastoralist active in Western Australia from 1887 to 1928.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Poodytes carteri |
| Species Codes | spibir1, SPIN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spinifexbird belong to?
The Spinifexbird (Poodytes carteri) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spinifexbird?
The spinifexbird is endemic to inland Australia. Also known as Carter's desertbird, it is named after Thomas Carter, an English ornithologist and pastoralist active in Western Australia from 1887 to 1928....
Where can I report a Spinifexbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Spinifexbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spibir1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
67
Species in Family
92
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