Barred Wren-warbler vs White-tailed Cisticola
Calamonastes fasciolatus compared with Cisticola anderseni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Wren-warbler | White-tailed Cisticola |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calamonastes fasciolatus | Cisticola anderseni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolidae | Cisticolidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm (4.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 12.65 g (0.45 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Wren-warbler
Near Threatened
White-tailed Cisticola
About These Birds
Barred Wren-warbler
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.