Family
Maluridae
Habits
Diurnal,
Habitat
Grassland Shrubland Stone Country, Saltbush spinifex and other low scrub.
Notes
Two species of Amytornis modestus once existed in the NT. Amytornis modestus indulkana is still found along the NT/SA border, but is listed as Critically Endangered. Amytornis modestus modestus was found in the MacDonnell Ranges, but is now Extinct in the NT. (Both subspecies have a Commonwealth Conservation Status of Vulnerable)
Breeding
August September October, 2 to 4; white or inkish, freckled with rich red and a few underlying markings of lilac grey.
Diet
Omnivore, Seeds; insects.
Details
| Common Name: |
Thick-billed Grasswren |
Scientific Name: |
Amytornis modestus (textilis) |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Common |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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