About the Opalton Grasswren
The Opalton grasswren is an insectivorous bird in the family Maluridae. It is found in the Forsyth Range, Queensland, Australia. Formerly considered a sub-species of the striated grasswren, then known as the rusty grasswren. It is found around the opal mining area of Opalton and Lark Quarry south of Winton, Western Queensland. It was named as a full species by the I.O.C. in July 2020.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Fairywrens (Maluridae) |
| Species | Amytornis rowleyi |
| Species Codes | rusgra1, OPGR, STGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Opalton Grasswren belong to?
The Opalton Grasswren (Amytornis rowleyi) belongs to the Fairywrens family (Maluridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Opalton Grasswren?
The Opalton grasswren is an insectivorous bird in the family Maluridae. It is found in the Forsyth Range, Queensland, Australia. Formerly considered a sub-species of the striated grasswren, then known as the rusty grasswren. It is found around the opal mining area of Opalton and Lark Quarry south of...
Where can I report a Opalton Grasswren sighting?
You can log sightings of Opalton Grasswren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rusgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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