Eyrean Grasswren

Amytornis goyderi

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Maluridae

About

The Eyrean grasswren is a small grasswren from the Passerine family Maluridae. This is a cryptically plumaged and uncommon bird endemic to arid regions of Central Australia. The species was discovered by F.W. Andrews in 1874 around the Macumba River at Lake Eyre, and named after the South Australian Surveyor General George Woodroffe Goyder.

Fun Fact

cm in length, Amytornis goyderi is the smallest grasswren.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat consists of sandhill canegrass (Zygochloa paradoxa) tussocks on large, loosely sanded dune crests and slopes; as well as in speargrass (Aristida holathera), spinifex (Triodia spp.

Diet

Prey consists of about equal amounts of vegetation and invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance