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Bristled Grassbird
Schoenicola striatus
Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus) is a member of the Locustellidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 31.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Locustellidae Grassbirds & Allies
- Genus Schoenicola
- Species striatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 31.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Locustellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bristled Grassbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Bristled Grassbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus) is a member of the Locustellidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne Pakistan to Bangladesh.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 31.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.3 cm and a tail of around 8.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bristled Grassbird?
The Bristled Grassbird is a small bird that weighs around 31.5 g.
Where does the Bristled Grassbird live?
The Bristled Grassbird is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne Pakistan to Bangladesh, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Bristled Grassbird belong to?
The Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus) belongs to the Locustellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bristled Grassbird eat?
The Bristled Grassbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bristled Grassbird migrate?
The Bristled Grassbird is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Bristled Grassbird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Bristled Grassbird make?
1 real field recording of the Bristled Grassbird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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