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Amytornis dorotheae

Identification

Rusty back, black and white streaked face, white throat, streaked white crown, nape and back, rust-grey tail; male - tawny flanks, thighs and lower belly, females' are dark chestnut.

Distribution

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Australia.

Taxonomy

Monotypic.

Habitat

Sandstone outcrops, grassland and open woodland.

Behaviour

The diet includes insects and seeds.

They build domed nests and 2-3 eggs are laid.

References

Northern Territory Government

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