Kalkadoon Grasswren (Amytornis ballarae)
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Kalkadoon Grasswren

Amytornis ballarae Condon, 1969

21 gWeight

The Kalkadoon grasswren (Amytornis ballarae), also called the Ballara grasswren, is a species of passerine 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 Kalkadoon grasswren (Amytornis ballarae), also called the Ballara grasswren, is a species of passerine bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia.

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Questions

How big is the Kalkadoon Grasswren?

The Kalkadoon Grasswren weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Kalkadoon Grasswren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: west-central QLC (east-central Australia).

Is the Kalkadoon Grasswren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Kalkadoon Grasswren as Vulnerable.

What does the Kalkadoon Grasswren eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Kalkadoon Grasswren in?

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

At a glance

Weight
21 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
73 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Australasia: west-central QLC (east-central Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Wrens Maluridae
Genus
Amytornis

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Kalkadoon Grasswren

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