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Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

Least Concern
翼開長
14.4 cm
体重
30.25 g
Maluridae
Passeriformes

The Black Grasswren (Amytornis housei) is a bird species in the family Maluridae (fairywrens), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 30.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 14.4 cm 5.7 in
体重 30.25 g 1.07 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: DM.

一腹卵数

1-2

分類学

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

Distribution

Black Grasswren has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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