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Maluridae - Fairywrens, Grasswrens, Emu-wrens

There are 27 bird species in this family. They are found only in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia in a variety of habitats including grasslands, deserts, rainforests and scrub areas. They are not related to true wrens.
 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Maluridae