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Bulloo Grey Grasswren
Amytornis barbatus barbatus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: Tue Jun 10 2014 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: Sat Jan 09 2016 14:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Grey Grasswren (Bulloo)
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Bulloo Grey Grasswren is a small bird which occurs on floodplains in the drainage basin of the Bulloo River, in southwestern Queensland and northwestern New South Wales. Their diet consists of seeds and insects and orage on or near the ground.
Threats
The current threat to this species is the degradation and loss of its habitat by cattle, rabbits and feral pigs. It is also possible that they are predated upon by feral cats and foxes. Drought and fire make the species more vulnerable.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
67
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
1-Feb
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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