Pilbara Grasswren
NamePilbara Grasswren
Common NamePilbara Grasswren
Scientific NameAmytornis whitei
FamilyMaluridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThis grasswren has a streaked brown and rufous plumage, with a distinctive white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a black malar stripe (moustache stripe) contrasting with a white throat. The upperparts are dark brown with prominent white streaks, while the underparts are rufous-brown, fading to whitish on the belly. The tail is long and often held upright.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a soft, high-pitched trill or a series of sharp 'chip' notes, often given from within dense spinifex. It can also produce a more complex, musical song during breeding season.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, primarily inhabiting arid and semi-arid areas dominated by spinifex grasslands and rocky hills.
Identifying FeaturesStreaked brown and rufous plumage, White supercilium, Black malar stripe, White throat, Long, often cocked tail, Secretive behavior in spinifex
Description
The Pilbara Grasswren is a small, secretive passerine bird endemic to the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is typically found foraging on the ground among spinifex grasses and rocky outcrops, often difficult to spot due to its cryptic plumage and shy nature.
