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Small, long-tailed bird with black moustache and rufous-brown upperparts, found only in the Murray-Mallee region of South Australia and Victoria, where it is the only expected grasswren.
Not listed
Sensitive species — location data may be restricted
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyFairywrens
SizeTiny
RarityUncommon
HabitatDense shrubs, grassy margins, scrub, hedgerows, and low cover near open feeding patches.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
105visible hotspots
2480visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Found in mallee woodland and dunes with large spinifex clumps, where it scurries around on the ground and low branches. Upperparts rusty-brown, with a white throat and buff-colored underparts.
Behavior
Small, long-tailed bird with black moustache and rufous-brown upperparts, found only in the Murray-Mallee region of South Australia and Victoria, where it is the only expected grasswren.
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