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Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

Least Concern
طول الجناح
14,4 cm
الوزن
30,25 g
الفصيلة
Maluridae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
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حول

The Black Grasswren is a secretive, ground-dwelling wren with predominantly black plumage streaked with white on the back and flanks, adapted to its rocky habitat. It is endemic to the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia, inhabiting sandstone gorges and escarpments covered with spinifex grass. It forages on the ground for seeds and insects, using its strong legs to hop and run through rocky terrain.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 14,4 cm 5.7 in
الوزن 30,25 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: DM.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Maluridae (Fairywrens)
Genus Amytornis
الأنواع Amytornis housei

Distribution

Black Grasswren has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black Grasswren endangered?
The Black Grasswren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Grasswren nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Black Grasswren?
The Black Grasswren has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 30.25 g.
What order and family does the Black Grasswren belong to?
The Black Grasswren (Amytornis housei) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Maluridae.

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