About the Eyrean Grasswren
The Eyrean grasswren is a small grasswren from the Passerine family Maluridae. This is a cryptically plumaged and uncommon bird endemic to arid regions of Central Australia. The species was discovered by F.W. Andrews in 1874 around the Macumba River at Lake Eyre, and named after the South Australian Surveyor General George Woodroffe Goyder.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis goyderi |
| Species Codes | eyrgra1, EYGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eyrean Grasswren belong to?
The Eyrean Grasswren (Amytornis goyderi) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eyrean Grasswren?
The Eyrean grasswren is a small grasswren from the Passerine family Maluridae. This is a cryptically plumaged and uncommon bird endemic to arid regions of Central Australia. The species was discovered by F.W. Andrews in 1874 around the Macumba River at Lake Eyre, and named after the South Australian...
Where can I report a Eyrean Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Eyrean Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eyrgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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