Amytornis_dorotheae

Carpentarian grasswren

Carpentarian grasswren

Species of bird

The Carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a species of bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia.

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. The habitat of this species is almost exclusively the rocky ranges north of Mount Isa. This habitat is not endangered by human encroachment other than by fires because of the extreme inaccessibility.

Taxonomy and systematics

The species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the white-throated grasswren. It is monotypic.

Behaviour and ecology

Diet

Feeds on insects and seeds. Forages by searching rock crevices and litter under shrubs on the ground.

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2022). "Amytornis dorotheae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T22703786A213217656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T22703786A213217656.en. Retrieved 8 February 2023.


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