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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
In July 1966, Kalkadoon Grasswrens were first discovered by Bill and Helen Horton just south of the now defunct mining town of Mary Kathleen some 60 km east of Mount Isa. At that time, they were classed as a subspecies of A. purnelli, the Dusky Grasswren of Central Australia but recently have been elevated to a full species. | In July 1966, Kalkadoon Grasswrens were first discovered by Bill and Helen Horton just south of the now defunct mining town of Mary Kathleen some 60 km east of Mount Isa. At that time, they were classed as a subspecies of A. purnelli, the Dusky Grasswren of Central Australia but recently have been elevated to a full species. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Revision as of 19:12, 4 October 2007
- Amytornis ballarae
Identification
Distribution
Taxonomy
In July 1966, Kalkadoon Grasswrens were first discovered by Bill and Helen Horton just south of the now defunct mining town of Mary Kathleen some 60 km east of Mount Isa. At that time, they were classed as a subspecies of A. purnelli, the Dusky Grasswren of Central Australia but recently have been elevated to a full species.