Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens
Dusky Grasswren
Amytornis purnelli
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The dusky grasswren (Amytornis purnelli) is a species of small passerine bird in the family Maluridae. The species is endemic to Australia but is limited to inland areas of the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Central Australia (MacDonnell Ranges, southern Northern Territory).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dusky grasswren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
