Indian Grassbird
Graminicola bengalensis
The Indian Grassbird (Graminicola bengalensis) is a rare ground babbler found in 2 countries, weighing about 15 g. The Indian grassbird is a passerine bird in the family Pellorneidae.
About the Indian Grassbird
The Indian grassbird is a passerine bird in the family Pellorneidae. It was formerly placed in the Old World warbler family, Sylviidae, and the Old World babbler family, Timaliidae. The species is also known as the rufous-rumped grassbird.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Indian Grassbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Indian Grassbird look like?
- The Indian grassbird is a passerine bird in the family Pellorneidae.
- How big is an Indian Grassbird?
- The Indian Grassbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see an Indian Grassbird?
- The Indian Grassbird occurs in 2 countries, including India and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to an Indian Grassbird?
- The Indian Grassbird is most easily confused with the Chinese Grassbird.
- Is the Indian Grassbird endangered?
- The Indian Grassbird is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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