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Barred Wren-warbler
Calamonastes fasciolatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.8 cm
Weight
12.65 g
Family
Cisticolidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Barred Wren-warbler is a small warbler of the family Cisticolidae found in dry thicket and scrub of southern Africa, from Angola to South Africa. Weighing about 12.65g with a wingspan of 11.8cm, it has finely barred brown plumage. It skulks in dense low vegetation, feeding on insects gleaned from leaves and stems.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 12.65 g | 0.45 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cisticolidae |
| Genus | Calamonastes |
| Species | Calamonastes fasciolatus |
Distribution
Barred Wren-warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barred Wren-warbler endangered?
The Barred Wren-warbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Wren-warbler nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Barred Wren-warbler?
The Barred Wren-warbler has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 12.65 g.
What order and family does the Barred Wren-warbler belong to?
The Barred Wren-warbler (Calamonastes fasciolatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae.
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