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Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

Least Concern
Envergure
14,4 cm
Poids
30,25 g
Famille
Maluridae
Ordre
Passeriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Poids 30,25 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Maluridae (Fairywrens)
Genus Amytornis
Espèces Amytornis housei

Distribution

Black Grasswren has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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