Western Fieldwren
Calamanthus montanellus
Small bird of open arid shrubland and grasslands in southwestern Western Australia. Pale brown above, whitish below, with distinct pale supercilium, streaking on head chest, and long, cocked tail. Forages quietly on the ground or in thick vegetation, where difficult to see. Most easily observed in spring when males perch up in vegetation to sing. Similar to Rufous Fieldwren but no range overlap. Compare Shy Heathwren, which has an unstreaked back and head, white wing spot and darker legs.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Calamanthus montanellus
- Authority
- Milligan, 1903
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Acanthizidae
- Genus
- Calamanthus
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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Rather large headed and overall greenish flycatcher of humid tropical and subtropical forest; infrequently encountered. Inconspicuous, usually perching rather upright and quietly at mid-levels in the forest interior, rarely at edges; does not flick its wings or tail. Plumage relatively distinctive, with a contrasting, complete whitish eyering set in a pale grayish face. Lacks any distinct pale wingbars. Call is a high, shrill, insect-like note that does not draw attention.
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