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Lyall’s Wren
Traversia lyalli
Lyall's Wren (Traversia lyalli) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Lyall’s Wren (Traversia lyalli) is a member of the Acanthisittidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acanthisittidae New Zealand Wrens
- Genus Traversia
- Species lyalli
Quick facts
- Family
- Acanthisittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Lyall’s Wren (Traversia lyalli) is a member of the Acanthisittidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Stephens I. (between North and South Is., New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Lyall’s Wren live?
The Lyall’s Wren is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Stephens I. (between North and South Is., New Zealand).
What family does the Lyall’s Wren belong to?
The Lyall’s Wren (Traversia lyalli) belongs to the Acanthisittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Lyall’s Wren endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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