Listen to the Dusky grasswren
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About the Dusky grasswren
The Dusky grasswren is a bird in the family Maluridae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 22 g.
What does the Dusky grasswren sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The dusky grasswren (Amytornis purnelli) is a species of small passerine bird in the family Maluridae. The species is endemic to Australia but is limited to inland areas of the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.
More from the family Maluridae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Dusky grasswren sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Dusky grasswren on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Dusky grasswren endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky grasswren as “least concern”.
What family does the Dusky grasswren belong to?
The Dusky grasswren (Amytornis purnelli) belongs to the family Maluridae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Tennant Creek Dusky Grasswren 01 by TheRealWatto – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1302833 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Dusky grasswren – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Christopher Watson ( http://www.comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/ ) – CC BY-SA 3.0