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Common name |
Striated Fieldwren |
Scientific name |
Calamanthus fuliginosus |
Size – beak to tail |
13 – 14 cm |
Wing span |
Birds of the Bluff |
Page 30 |
Where to find |
It prefers saltmarsh or the coastal heath and dune vegetation. |
Description |
| The brownish plumage has bold dark streaks on both the back and chest of the bird. It prefers saltmarsh or the coastal heath and dune vegetation.
A Striated Fieldwren will perch at the top of a bush with the tail cocked vertically singing loudly to proclaim its territory. The song is loud for such a small bird. Usually feeds on insects but may eat seeds. |
