Mallee Emuwren (Stipiturus mallee) — Endangered Aves

Mallee Emuwren

Stipiturus mallee

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Passeriformes · Maluridae

About

The mallee emu-wren is a species of bird in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia.

Fun Fact

It is threatened because of habitat loss.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to open mallee woodland with spinifex understory in north-western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of insects including beetles, seeds, and some vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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