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Pilbara Grasswren
Amytornis whiteiMathews, 1910
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Origin: Endemic
At a glance
The Pilbara Grasswren, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The Pilbara grasswren, also known as the rufous grasswren, is an insectivorous bird in the Australasian wren family Maluridae. It is found in Western Australia. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the sandhill grasswren.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Pilbara Grasswren?
The Pilbara 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 Pilbara Grasswren eat?
The Pilbara Grasswren feeds on insects.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
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