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Sandhill Grasswren
Amytornis oweni
Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) is a member of the Maluridae family found in Australia & Oceania.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Maluridae Australasian Wrens
- Genus Amytornis
- Species oweni
Where it lives
Sandplain deserts and mallee of central WA to southwestern, central NT and northwestern, southern SA (western, north-central, southern Australia)
Quick facts
- Family
- Maluridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) is a member of the Maluridae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU sandplain deserts and mallee of c WA to sw, c NT and nw, s SA (w, nc, s Australia).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Sandhill Grasswren live?
The Sandhill Grasswren is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU sandplain deserts and mallee of c WA to sw, c NT and nw, s SA (w, nc, s Australia).
What family does the Sandhill Grasswren belong to?
The Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) belongs to the Maluridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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