Genus

Amytornis

13 species

The list of species of Amytornis genus

Grasswrens (Amytornis) are a genus of birds in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae.

Grasswrens are endemic to Australia. They inhabit remote arid or semi-arid regions of the continent in the interior and north. Species typically occupy small ranges as well. Most species of grasswrens inhabit habitat dominated by spinifex. They are often found in hilly areas dominated by rocks, which provides them with prey as well as shelter, particularly thermal shelter from extremes of heat or cold.

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The list of species of Amytornis genus

Grasswrens (Amytornis) are a genus of birds in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae.

Grasswrens are endemic to Australia. They inhabit remote arid or semi-arid regions of the continent in the interior and north. Species typically occupy small ranges as well. Most species of grasswrens inhabit habitat dominated by spinifex. They are often found in hilly areas dominated by rocks, which provides them with prey as well as shelter, particularly thermal shelter from extremes of heat or cold.

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