About the Western Grasswren
The western grasswren, formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia. It was formerly lumped as the nominate subspecies of the thick-billed grasswren.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis textilis |
| Species Codes | thbgra1, WEGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Grasswren belong to?
The Western Grasswren (Amytornis textilis) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Grasswren?
The western grasswren, formerly known as the textile wren, is a species of bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia. It was formerly lumped as the nominate subspecies of the thick-billed grasswren....
Where can I report a Western Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thbgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
33
Species in Family
76
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