Western Grasswren
NameWestern Grasswren
Common NameWestern Grasswren
Scientific NameAmytornis textilis
FamilyMaluridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent fine white streaking on the head, back, and wings. The underparts are paler, buffy-white, sometimes with faint streaking on the flanks. It has a long, slender, dark brown tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched, sibilant trill or a 'seep' call, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in disjunct populations across arid and semi-arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.
Identifying FeaturesStreaky brown plumage, Long, slender tail often held cocked, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior, Inhabits dense arid shrublands and spinifex
Description
The Western 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 long, slender tail, often held cocked as it forages on the ground.
