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Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,4 cm
Berat
30,25 g
Famili
Maluridae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Berat 30,25 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: DM.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Maluridae (Fairywrens)
Genus Amytornis
Spesies Amytornis housei

Distribution

Black Grasswren has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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