Burduna language
Burduna is an Aboriginal language that was traditionally spoken in the region between the Ashburton and Gascyone Rivers in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It belongs to the Kanyara group of languages, which also includes Binigura/Pinikura (also known as Thalanyji).
| Burduna | |
|---|---|
| Purduna, Bayungu, Payungu | |
| Native to | Australia |
| Region | Ashburton and Gascyon rivers |
| Ethnicity | Buruna, Baiyungu |
| Extinct | 2006 |
Pama–Nyungan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Either:bxn – Burduna (extinct?)bxj – Bayungu (extinct) |
| Glottolog | burd1238 Burdunabayu1240 Bayungu |
| AIATSIS | W24 Purduna, W23 Payungu |
| ELP | Purduna |
| Payungu | |
The language is now classified as critically endangered, with no recorded native speakers as of 2004. However, there are some people of Burduna heritage who can still speak and recognise a few words and phrases.
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