Fan-tailed Grassbird

Fan-tailed Grassbird

Catriscus brevirostris

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Locustellidae

About

The fan-tailed grassbird or broad-tailed warbler is an African species of Old World warbler in the family Locustellidae. The species is closely related to the broad-tailed grassbird of India, and is sometimes treated as the same species, although a 2018 study found that it and the broad-tailed grassbird were not closely related, with the Indian species being a sister of Chaetornis striata.

Fun Fact

The species is closely related to the broad-tailed grassbird of India, and is sometimes treated as the same species, although a 2018 study found that it and the broad-tailed grassbird were not closely related, with the Indian species being a sister of Chaetornis striata.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in grassy areas dominated by grasses, sedges or shrubs near water (streams, rivers or lakes), from 350–2,150 m (1,150–7,050 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance