Striated Grasswren
Amytornis striatus (Gould, 1840)
20 gWeight
The striated grasswren (Amytornis striatus) is a small, cryptically coloured ground-dwelling species of wren-like bird in the family Maluridae, endemic to Australia.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia
Striated Grasswren has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Hattah-Kulkyne National ParkAustralia271 records
- Gluepot ReserveAustralia215 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The striated grasswren (Amytornis striatus) is a small, cryptically coloured ground-dwelling species of wren-like bird in the family Maluridae, endemic to Australia. It occupies a large discontinuous range across arid and semi-arid areas of western, central and southern Australia where it is associated with spinifex (Triodia) grass.
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Questions
How big is the Striated Grasswren?
The Striated Grasswren weighs around 20 g.
Where does the Striated Grasswren live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: mallee spinifex of east-central Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.
When is the best time to see the Striated Grasswren?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Striated Grasswren endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Striated Grasswren as Least Concern.
What does the Striated Grasswren eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Striated 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
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 60 mm
- Tail
- 82 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 25 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: mallee spinifex of east-central Australia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Australasian Wrens Maluridae
- Genus
- Amytornis
Other birds in the genus Amytornis
Grey GrasswrenAmytornis barbatus
Black GrasswrenAmytornis housei
White-throated GrasswrenAmytornis woodwardi
Carpentarian GrasswrenAmytornis dorotheae
Short-tailed GrasswrenAmytornis merrotsyi
Pilbara GrasswrenAmytornis whitei
Sandhill GrasswrenAmytornis oweni
Opalton GrasswrenAmytornis rowleyi
Eyrean GrasswrenAmytornis goyderi
Western GrasswrenAmytornis textilis
Thick-billed GrasswrenAmytornis modestus
Dusky GrasswrenAmytornis purnelli
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