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Benguet Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella seebohmi

Least Concern
Wingspan
10.7 cm
Weight
12.0 g
Family
Locustellidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Benguet Grasshopper-warbler is a secretive grassland warbler found in the montane grasslands and shrubby slopes of Luzon in the northern Philippines. It has streaked brown plumage typical of Locustella warblers and delivers a rapid, reeling song. It skulks in dense grass and brush, feeding on insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 10.7 cm 4.2 in
Weight 12.0 g 0.42 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Locustellidae
Genus Locustella
Species Locustella seebohmi

Distribution

Benguet Grasshopper-warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Benguet Grasshopper-warbler endangered?
The Benguet Grasshopper-warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Benguet Grasshopper-warbler?
The Benguet Grasshopper-warbler has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 12.0 g.
What order and family does the Benguet Grasshopper-warbler belong to?
The Benguet Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella seebohmi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Locustellidae.

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