About the Swamp Grass Babbler
The swamp grass babbler or swamp prinia is a small bird of the Indian subcontinent. Some authorities consider it a subspecies of the rufous-vented grass babbler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) |
| Species | Laticilla cinerascens |
| Species Codes | swapri1, SWGB, SGBA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swamp Grass Babbler belong to?
The Swamp Grass Babbler (Laticilla cinerascens) belongs to the Ground Babblers and Allies family (Pellorneidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Swamp Grass Babbler?
The Swamp Grass Babbler is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Swamp Grass Babbler?
The swamp grass babbler or swamp prinia is a small bird of the Indian subcontinent. Some authorities consider it a subspecies of the rufous-vented grass babbler....
Where can I report a Swamp Grass Babbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Swamp Grass Babbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swapri1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ground Babblers and Allies 65 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
65
Species in Family
13
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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