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| Grey grasswren | |
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| Grey grasswren - Narriearra (north-western New South Wales) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Maluridae |
| Genus: | Amytornis |
| Species: | A. barbatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Amytornis barbatus | |
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The grey grasswren (Amytornis barbatus) is a passerine bird in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. It is found on arid inland floodplains of Australia where it is endemic. The grey grasswren is a rarely seen elusive bird that was first sighted in 1921[2] but not taxonomically described until 1968.[3] Its greyish coloration and very long tail distinguish it from all other grasswrens.[4] While some recent research has been conducted, there still remain many gaps in the knowledge about the ecology of this cryptic bird.[5]
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Amytornis barbatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22703780A93936578. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22703780A93936578.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Black,, A., Carpenter, G., Pedler, L., Langdon, P. and Pedler, R. (2009). 'Distribution and habitats of the Grey Grasswren Amytornis barbatus in South Australia'. South Australian Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board.
- ^ Favaloro, N. and McEvey, A. (1968) 'A new Species of Australian Grasswren'. Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria 28:1-9.
- ^ The Wrens and Warblers of Australia. (1982). The National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife. Angus and Robertson Publishers. London.
- ^ Tzaros, C. (2013). 'A Glimpse of Grey: Tracking Down the Elusive Grey Grasswren.' Australian birdlife. 1(4):24-27.