About the Striated Grasswren
The striated grasswren is a small, cryptically coloured ground-dwelling species of wren-like bird in the family Maluridae, endemic to Australia. It occupies a large discontinuous range across arid and semi-arid areas of western, central and southern Australia where it is associated with spinifex (Triodia) grass.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis striatus |
| Species Codes | strgra2, STGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striated Grasswren belong to?
The Striated Grasswren (Amytornis striatus) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Striated Grasswren?
The striated grasswren is a small, cryptically coloured ground-dwelling species of wren-like bird in the family Maluridae, endemic to Australia. It occupies a large discontinuous range across arid and semi-arid areas of western, central and southern Australia where it is associated with spinifex (Tr...
Where can I report a Striated Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Striated Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strgra2, or on iNaturalist.
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