About the Sandhill Grasswren
The sandhill grasswren is an insectivorous bird in the Australasian wren family Maluridae. It is found in sandplain deserts and mallee of central Western Australia to central Queensland as well as northwest and southern South Australia. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Pilbara grasswren.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis oweni |
| Species Codes | sangra1, STGR, SAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sandhill Grasswren belong to?
The Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sandhill Grasswren?
The sandhill grasswren is an insectivorous bird in the Australasian wren family Maluridae. It is found in sandplain deserts and mallee of central Western Australia to central Queensland as well as northwest and southern South Australia. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Pilbara g...
Where can I report a Sandhill Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Sandhill Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sangra1, or on iNaturalist.
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