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A species of Amytornis, the western grasswren is a small, shy, mainly terrestrial bird. It has brown plumage, finely streaked with black and white, and a long, slender tail. Males are slightly larger than females, with adult males weighing 22–27 g and females 20–25 g. Females develop distinctive chestnut patches on their flanks beneath their wings at 1–2 months old. They are usually found in groups of two or three.
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When to see the Western Grasswren
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Where to see the Western Grasswren
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About the Western Grasswren
The western grasswren, formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia. It was formerly lumped as the nominate subspecies of the thick-billed grasswren.
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Easily confused with
Dusky GrasswrenAmytornis purnelliThe dusky grasswren is superficially similar in appearance to a number of the other grasswrens in the genus Amytornis, but is the only member of this genus to exclusively inhabit rocky ranges across Central Australia.
Striated GrasswrenAmytornis striatusThe striated grasswren is one of 14 species in the genus Amytornis, commonly known as the grasswrens, found only in arid and semi-arid areas of Australia.
Eyrean GrasswrenAmytornis goyderiAt 14–16.5 cm in length, Amytornis goyderi is the smallest grasswren.
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