StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height20 cm
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3 Facts1
"Grey Grasswrens can survive both extreme floods and long droughts, making them one of Australia’s most adaptable arid-zone birds."
Field Guide
Gray Grasswren
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The Grey Grasswren is a rarely seen Australian songbird, found only in the arid floodplains of inland eastern Australia. It is highly specialized for life in dense lignum and cane grass thickets. This elusive bird is mostly active at dawn and dusk and is best known for its long, upright tail and subtle, streaked colouring that blends into its environment.
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