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Dusky Grasswren
Amytornis purnelli(Mathews, 1914)
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At a glance
The Dusky Grasswren is a small bird, about 15–18 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 15–18 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Dusky Grasswren look like?
The Dusky Grasswren is a small bird, about 15–18 cm long and weighing 18–24 g.
The dusky grasswren is a species of small passerine bird in the family Maluridae. The species is endemic to Australia but is limited to inland areas of the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Dusky Grasswren?
The Dusky Grasswren is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Dusky Grasswren eat?
The Dusky Grasswren feeds on fruit, seeds and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
3 photos
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