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Striated Grasswren
Amytornis striatus(Gould, 1840)
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At a glance
The Striated Grasswren is a small bird, about 15–19 cm long, listed as Near Threatened and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 15–19 cm
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Striated Grasswren look like?
The Striated Grasswren is a small bird, about 15–19 cm long and weighing 10–21 g.
The striated grasswren is a small, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the mallee and spinifex regions of east-central Australia. Following taxonomic revisions, it is now distinguished from the Pilbara, Sandhill, and Opalton Grasswrens.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Striated Grasswren?
The Striated 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 Striated Grasswren eat?
The Striated Grasswren feeds on seeds and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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