Western Fieldwren
NameWestern Fieldwren
Common NameWestern Fieldwren
Scientific NameCalamanthus campestris
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are streaked brown and grey-brown, while the underparts are whitish with prominent dark streaking, particularly on the breast and flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and its tail is dark with white tips.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and melodious song, which consists of a series of ringing notes, sometimes with a trilling quality. It can be quite varied and carries well across its habitat.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern and central Australia, including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. The 'Western' designation refers to populations primarily found in Western Australia.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily streaked plumage on underparts, Pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Longish tail, often cocked or fanned, Ground-dwelling and skulking behavior, Loud, melodious song
Description
The Western Fieldwren is a small, streaked, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia. It is often secretive, preferring to forage for insects among dense low vegetation, and is more frequently heard than seen. Its relatively long tail is often held cocked or fanned.
