About the Striated Grassbird
The striated grassbird is an "Old World warbler" species in the family Locustellidae. It was formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is now the only species placed in the genus Megalurus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Megalurus palustris |
| Species Codes | strgra1, STGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striated Grassbird belong to?
The Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Striated Grassbird?
The striated grassbird is an \"Old World warbler\" species in the family Locustellidae. It was formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is now the only species placed in the genus Megalurus....
Where can I report a Striated Grassbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Striated Grassbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
67
Species in Family
854
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