Barred Wren-Warbler
NameBarred Wren-Warbler
Common NameBarred Wren-Warbler
Scientific NameCalamonastes fasciolatus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are rufous-brown, contrasting with a paler supercilium above the eye. The underparts are white to buff, heavily marked with dark brown or black barring, particularly prominent on the breast and flanks. The tail is rufous-brown and often fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, trilling or buzzing notes, which often accelerate into a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Barred Wren-Warbler is found in southern Africa, with its range extending across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featuresbarred breast plumage, rufous-brown upperparts, longish tail often flicked, small, slender bill, pale supercilium
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its distinctive barred breast and rufous-brown upperparts. It typically forages low in dense scrub and woodlands, often flicking its tail as it moves. Its cryptic plumage helps it blend into its dry savanna and woodland habitats.
