Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae)
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Carpentarian Grasswren

Amytornis dorotheae (Mathews, 1914)

23 gWeight

The Carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a species of bird in the family Maluridae.

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a species of bird in the family Maluridae.

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Questions

How big is the Carpentarian Grasswren?

The Carpentarian Grasswren weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Carpentarian Grasswren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: far northeastern Northern Territory and far northwestern Queensland (north-central Australia).

Is the Carpentarian Grasswren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Carpentarian Grasswren as Vulnerable.

What does the Carpentarian Grasswren eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Carpentarian Grasswren in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Wrens (Maluridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
23 g
Habitat
Rocky terrain
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
83 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: far northeastern Northern Territory and far northwestern Queensland (north-central Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Wrens Maluridae
Genus
Amytornis

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Carpentarian Grasswren

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