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Carpentarian Grasswren
Amytornis dorotheae
Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a member of the Maluridae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 23.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Maluridae Australasian Wrens
- Genus Amytornis
- Species dorotheae
Where it lives
Far northeastern NT and far northwestern QLD (north-central Australia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.2 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Maluridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Carpentarian Grasswren is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of rocky terrain, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Carpentarian Grasswren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a member of the Maluridae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU far ne NT and far nw QLD (nc Australia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.2 g, with a wing length of about 6.1 cm and a tail of around 8.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 75,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Carpentarian Grasswren?
The Carpentarian Grasswren is a small bird that weighs around 23.2 g.
Where does the Carpentarian Grasswren live?
The Carpentarian Grasswren is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU far ne NT and far nw QLD (nc Australia), where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Carpentarian Grasswren belong to?
The Carpentarian Grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) belongs to the Maluridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Carpentarian Grasswren eat?
The Carpentarian Grasswren is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Carpentarian Grasswren migrate?
The Carpentarian Grasswren is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Carpentarian Grasswren endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Carpentarian Grasswren make?
1 real field recording of the Carpentarian Grasswren — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Carpentarian Grasswren's range?
The Carpentarian Grasswren has a mapped global range of about 75,000 km².
Conservation
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