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Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

Least Concern
Envergadura
14,4 cm
Peso
30,25 g
Familia
Maluridae
Orden
Passeriformes

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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
Envergadura 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Peso 30,25 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: DM.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Maluridae (Malurinos (Fairywrens))
Genus Amytornis
Especies Amytornis housei

Distribution

Black Grasswren has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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