Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens
Carpentarian Grasswren
Amytornis dorotheae
VUVulnerable Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Carpentarian grasswren (Amytornis dorotheae) is a species of bird in the family Maluridae.
It is endemic to Australia.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
North-central Australia (east-central Northern Territory, northwestern Queensland).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Carpentarian 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.
