About the Short-tailed Grasswren
The short-tailed grasswren is a small passerine bird in the family Maluridae, commonly known as the Australasian wrens. It is endemic to Australia, where it has a highly restricted distribution in the arid interior of South Australia, particularly the Flinders and Gawler Ranges.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis merrotsyi |
| Species Codes | shtgra1, STGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Grasswren belong to?
The Short-tailed Grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Grasswren?
The short-tailed grasswren is a small passerine bird in the family Maluridae, commonly known as the Australasian wrens. It is endemic to Australia, where it has a highly restricted distribution in the arid interior of South Australia, particularly the Flinders and Gawler Ranges....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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