Short-tailed Grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi)
About the Short-tailed Grasswren
The short-tailed grasswren (Amytornis merrotsyi) is a small passerine bird in the family Maluridae, commonly known as the Australasian wrens. It is endemic to Australia, where it has a highly restricted distribution in the arid interior of South Australia, particularly the Flinders and Gawler Ranges. This species inhabits rocky hillsides and ranges dominated by spinifex (Triodia) grasses, typically within temperate shrubland and semi-arid environments. It is strongly associated with stony terrain and dense ground vegetation, which provide both shelter and foraging opportunities.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 6 recordings for this species: 6 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Australia in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Black GrasswrenAmytornis houseirecording
- Carpentarian GrasswrenAmytornis dorotheaerecording
- Kalkadoon GrasswrenAmytornis ballaraerecording
- Opalton GrasswrenAmytornis rowleyirecording
- Rufous GrasswrenAmytornis whiteirecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.