Stierling's Wren-Warbler

Calamonastes stierlingi

Cisticolas and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Stierling's Wren-Warbler (Calamonastes stierlingi) is a rare cisticola found in 9 countries, weighing about 13 g. Stierling's wren-warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in southern Africa.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebrateswoodlanddome nest13 g

About the Stierling's Wren-Warbler

Stierling's wren-warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in southern Africa. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the miombo wren-warbler.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Stierling's Wren-Warbler look like?
Stierling's wren-warbler, is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae found in southern Africa.
How big is a Stierling's Wren-Warbler?
The Stierling's Wren-Warbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 13 g.
Where can you see a Stierling's Wren-Warbler?
The Stierling's Wren-Warbler occurs in 9 countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Eswatini.
What birds look similar to a Stierling's Wren-Warbler?
The Stierling's Wren-Warbler is most easily confused with the Barred Wren-Warbler, the Grey Wren-Warbler and the Miombo Wren-Warbler.
Is the Stierling's Wren-Warbler endangered?
The Stierling's Wren-Warbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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