Short-tailed Grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi)
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Short-tailed Grasswren

Amytornis merrotsyi Mellor, 1913

20 gWeight

The short-tailed grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi) is a small passerine bird in the family Maluridae, commonly known as the Australasian wrens.

Near Threatened

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 short-tailed grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi) is a small passerine bird in the family Maluridae, commonly known as the Australasian wrens. It is endemic to Australia, where it has a highly restricted distribution in the arid interior of South Australia, particularly the Flinders and Gawler Ranges.

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Questions

How big is the Short-tailed Grasswren?

The Short-tailed Grasswren weighs around 20 g.

Where does the Short-tailed Grasswren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: south-central Australia.

Is the Short-tailed Grasswren endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Short-tailed Grasswren as Near Threatened.

What does the Short-tailed Grasswren eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Short-tailed Grasswren in?

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

At a glance

Weight
20 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
26 mm

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

Range

Australasia: south-central Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Wrens Maluridae
Genus
Amytornis

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Short-tailed Grasswren

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