Black Grasswren in its natural habitat
Rare rarity

Black Grasswren

Amytornis housei

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StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height20 cm
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Did You Know?

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"It is known as “Dalal” to the Wunambal people."

Field Guide

Black Grasswren

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The Black Grasswren (*Amytornis housei*) is a rarely seen bird found only in the remote Kimberley region of northwestern Western Australia. Its elusive nature and the challenging terrain it inhabits makes it one of the most difficult Australian birds to observe in the wild.

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