Western Fieldwren

About the Western Fieldwren

The western fieldwren is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae, endemic to southwestern Australia. It is often considered a subspecies of the rufous fieldwren, most notably by Christidis and Boles in their 2008 work, but as a separate species by many other authorities including the International Ornithological Committee.

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Where the Western Fieldwren lives

When to see the Western Fieldwren

Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Rufous FieldwrenCalamanthus campestrisThe rufous fieldwren is a small terrestrial bird, measuring 11.5–13.5 cm (4.5–5.3 in) long, 15.5–19.5 cm (6.1–7.6 in) wingspan, 11–16 g (0.38–0.56 oz) weight. Striated FieldwrenCalamanthus fuliginosusThe striated fieldwren is a small bird, 140mm in size.