Schoenicola platyurus
Broad-Tailed Grassbird
BirdBest Season: Apr–Jul
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About this species
The Broad-Tailed Grassbird is one of India's most range-restricted endemics — found only in the tall grass and reed-bed habitats of the Western Ghats above 900 metres. Globally vulnerable, it requires intact montane grassland to survive. Eravikulam and Mukurthi National Parks protect key populations. See Broad-Tailed Grassbirds in the Western Ghats highlands. Highly range-restricted endemic — conservation guide and grassland birding.
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When and Where to Photograph Broad-Tailed Grassbird
The Broad-Tailed Grassbird is one of India's most range-restricted endemics — found only in the tall grass and reed-bed habitats of the Western Ghats above 900 metres. Globally vulnerable, it requires intact montane grassland to survive. Eravikulam and Mukurthi National Parks protect key populations. See Broad-Tailed Grassbirds in the Western Ghats highlands. Highly range-restricted endemic — conservation guide and grassland birding.
Plan field days around Apr–Jul: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Eravikulam National Park.