Miombo Wren-Warbler
NameMiombo Wren-Warbler
Common NameMiombo Wren-Warbler
Scientific NameCalamonastes undosus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown to grey-brown, with a slightly paler throat and breast, often showing faint streaking or barring on the flanks. It has a distinctive reddish-orange eye and a relatively short tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid trills or chirps, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the miombo woodlands of south-central Africa, including Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab brown plumage, Reddish-orange eye, Short tail, Prefers miombo woodland habitat
Description
The Miombo Wren-Warbler is a small, drab passerine bird typically found in the miombo woodlands of southern Africa. It forages actively among the undergrowth and lower canopy, often difficult to spot due to its cryptic plumage.
