Striated Fieldwren
NameStriated Fieldwren
Common NameStriated Fieldwren
Scientific NameCalamanthus fuliginosus
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, heavily streaked with dark brown. Underparts are whitish to buff, also heavily streaked with dark brown, particularly on the breast and flanks. It features a distinct pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a rufous-brown tail with darker barring, often held cocked.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and musical song, often a series of whistles or trills, which can sometimes include mimicry. It also produces sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, coastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Australia, including Tasmania.
Identifying Featuresheavily streaked plumage, pale supercilium, cocked tail, ground-dwelling habits, loud musical song
Description
The Striated Fieldwren is a small, streaked brown passerine native to southeastern Australia. It is typically found foraging on the ground in dense undergrowth, often perching conspicuously to deliver its loud, musical song with its tail cocked.
