Western Grasswren (Amytornis textilis)
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Western Grasswren

Amytornis textilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)

23 gWeight

The western grasswren (Amytornis textilis), formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the 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 western grasswren (Amytornis textilis), formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia. It was formerly lumped as the nominate subspecies of the thick-billed grasswren.

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Questions

How big is the Western Grasswren?

The Western Grasswren weighs around 23 g.

Where does the Western Grasswren live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: western, southern Australia.

Is the Western Grasswren endangered?

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

What does the Western Grasswren eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Western Grasswren in?

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

At a glance

Weight
23 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
64 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
25 mm

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

Range

Australasia: western, southern 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 GrasswrenGrey GrasswrenAmytornis barbatusBlack GrasswrenBlack GrasswrenAmytornis houseiWhite-throated GrasswrenWhite-throated GrasswrenAmytornis woodwardiCarpentarian GrasswrenCarpentarian GrasswrenAmytornis dorotheaeShort-tailed GrasswrenShort-tailed GrasswrenAmytornis merrotsyiPilbara GrasswrenPilbara GrasswrenAmytornis whiteiSandhill GrasswrenSandhill GrasswrenAmytornis oweniOpalton GrasswrenOpalton GrasswrenAmytornis rowleyiStriated GrasswrenStriated GrasswrenAmytornis striatusEyrean GrasswrenEyrean GrasswrenAmytornis goyderiThick-billed GrasswrenThick-billed GrasswrenAmytornis modestusDusky GrasswrenDusky GrasswrenAmytornis purnelli
Western Grasswren

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