Eyrean Grasswren (Amytornis goyderi)
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Eyrean Grasswren

Amytornis goyderi (Gould, 1875)

14–16 cmLength17 gWeight

The Eyrean grasswren (Amytornis goyderi) is a small grasswren from the Passerine family Maluridae.

Least Concern

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 Eyrean grasswren (Amytornis goyderi) is a small grasswren from the Passerine family Maluridae. This is a cryptically plumaged and uncommon bird endemic to arid regions of Central Australia. The species was discovered by F.W.

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Questions

How big is the Eyrean Grasswren?

The Eyrean Grasswren is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Eyrean Grasswren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Simpson and Strzelecki Deserts, southeastern Northern Territory, southwestern QLC and north-central South Australia (central Australia).

Is the Eyrean Grasswren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Eyrean Grasswren as Least Concern.

What does the Eyrean Grasswren eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Eyrean Grasswren in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
17 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Simpson and Strzelecki Deserts, southeastern Northern Territory, southwestern QLC and north-central South Australia (central Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Wrens Maluridae
Genus
Amytornis

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Eyrean Grasswren

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