Black Grasswren vs Campbell's Fairywren

Amytornis housei compared with Chenorhamphus campbelli

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black Grasswren Campbell's Fairywren
Scientific Name Amytornis housei Chenorhamphus campbelli
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Maluridae Maluridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length — —
Wingspan 14.4 cm (5.7 in) —
Weight 30.25 g (1.07 oz) 10.25 g (0.36 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-2 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Black Grasswren only

Campbell's Fairywren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black Grasswren

Not Evaluated

Campbell's Fairywren

About These Birds

Black Grasswren

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.

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