Thick-billed Grasswren
NameThick-billed Grasswren
Common NameThick-billed Grasswren
Scientific NameAmytornis textilis
FamilyMaluridae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown with prominent white streaking, particularly on the head and back. Underparts are paler, buffy-white, with some streaking on the flanks. It has a distinctive white supercilium and a dark eye-stripe. The tail is long and often held cocked.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of high-pitched, thin 'seep' notes, often given rapidly, or a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Australia, found in scattered populations across arid and semi-arid regions of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, White supercilium, Thick bill, Long, cocked tail, Ground-dwelling in dense arid scrub
Description
The Thick-billed Grasswren is a small, secretive passerine bird found in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. It is characterized by its streaky brown plumage and a relatively stout bill, often seen foraging on the ground among dense vegetation.
