Western Grasswren
Amytornis textilis
The Western Grasswren (Amytornis textilis) is a rare grasswrens, fairywrens, and emu-wren found only in Australia, weighing about 23 g. The western grasswren, formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the family Maluridae.
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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How to identify it
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.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Western Grasswren?
- A species of Amytornis, the western grasswren is a small, shy, mainly terrestrial bird. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Western Grasswren?
- The Western Grasswren is a small sized bird weighing about 23 g.
- Where can you see a Western Grasswren?
- The Western Grasswren is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Western Grasswren?
- The Western Grasswren is most easily confused with the Dusky Grasswren, the Striated Grasswren and the Eyrean Grasswren.
- Is the Western Grasswren endangered?
- The Western Grasswren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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