Carpentarian Grasswren
NameCarpentarian Grasswren
Common NameCarpentarian Grasswren
Scientific NameAmytornis dorotheae
FamilyMaluridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are heavily streaked with black, rufous-brown, and white. It features a prominent white supercilium, a black crown streaked with white, a white throat bordered by a distinct black malar stripe, and rich rufous-brown flanks and undertail coverts. The belly is whitish.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a soft, high-pitched, rapid trill or a series of thin, reedy notes, often given from within dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the Gulf of Carpentaria region of the Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia, primarily found in rocky spinifex grasslands of the Arnhem Land plateau and adjacent areas.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked plumage, rufous flanks, white throat with black malar stripe, long tail, terrestrial behavior, spinifex habitat
Description
A small, shy, terrestrial bird endemic to northern Australia, characterized by its cryptic streaked plumage and long tail. It typically forages on the ground within dense spinifex grass, often remaining hidden.
