Black Grasswren - female A rare Australian grasswren confined to huge sandstone gorges and tumbled boulders intermixed with scattered shrubs and spinifex in the far north of the Kimberley in northwest Western Australia
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Black Grasswren - female A rare Australian grasswren confined to huge sandstone gorges and tumbled boulders intermixed with scattered shrubs and spinifex in the far north of the Kimberley in northwest Western Australia
DH-3989
Black Grasswren - female
Little Mertens Falls, Mitchell Plateau, Kimberley, Western Australia
Amytornis housei
Don Hadden
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Meet the elusive diva of the Kimberley - DH-3989, also known as the Black Grasswren! This rare Australian beauty is a true master of disappearing acts and rock-bound acrobatics. With her sleek black feathers and vibrant orange beak, she's a fashion icon in the bird world. Confined to remote sandstone gorges and hidden among tumbled boulders, this feisty female knows how to keep herself exclusive. Only those with 4WD vehicles can venture into her territory, making her sightings a badge of honor for wildlife enthusiasts. Discovered in 1901 but playing hard to get until 1968, this grasswren has perfected the art of surprise appearances. She bounds from rock to rock like a nimble gymnast, vanishing through crevices beneath giant boulders only to reappear mysteriously farther away. But don't let her elusiveness fool you; she's got family values too! In 1998, she proudly revealed her first nest with eggs – proving that even rare birds need some love and care. So if you ever find yourself near Little Mertens Falls on Mitchell Plateau in Western Australia, keep your eyes peeled for this enchanting creature. Just remember: capturing her beauty on camera is allowed but never commercialized – after all, everyone deserves a little privacy!
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