Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens
Sandhill Grasswren
Amytornis oweni
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The sandhill grasswren (Amytornis oweni) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sandhill grasswren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
