About the Dusky Grasswren
The dusky grasswren 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis purnelli |
| Species Codes | dusgra1, DUGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Grasswren belong to?
The Dusky Grasswren (Amytornis purnelli) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Grasswren?
The dusky grasswren 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....
Where can I report a Dusky Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusgra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Fairywrens 33 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
33
Species in Family
104
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