Sandhill Grasswren
Sandhill Grasswren (<em>Amytornis oweni</em>) is a species of Australasian Wrens (<em>Maluridae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Sandhill Grasswren (Amytornis oweni) is a species of Australasian Wrens (Maluridae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Amytornis; binomial: Amytornis oweni; authority: Mathews, 1911.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Sandhill Grasswren Amytornis oweni (including aenigma) is split from Rufous (Pilbara) Grasswren A. whitei based on differences in morphology and ecology (Christidis et al. 2013; WGAC 988)
