Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens
Kalkadoon Grasswren
Amytornis ballarae
VUVulnerable Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Kalkadoon grasswren (Amytornis ballarae), also called the Ballara grasswren, is a species of passerine bird in the family Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern central Australia (Selwyn Range, northwestern Queensland).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Kalkadoon 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.
