Family

Locustellidae

61 species in this taxon

Locustellidae (Locustellidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 61 known species. Key genus groups include Amphilais, Bradypterus, Buettikoferella, Chaetornis, Elaphrornis, and Helopsaltes. Among its members, 7 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).