Western Fieldwren in its natural habitat
Uncommon rarity

Western Fieldwren

Calamanthus montanellus

Get app to track
StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height13 cm
Image of Western Fieldwren
1 / 4

Did You Know?

4 Facts
1

"The Western Fieldwren is one of the smallest songbirds in southwestern Australia and can remain hidden just a few meters from observers until it sings."

Field Guide

Western Fieldwren

4 sections

The Western Fieldwren is a small songbird found only in southwestern Western Australia. It is well adapted to the region’s mallee heathlands and coastal shrublands. Although often secretive, males can be heard singing from low shrubs during spring, making them easier to locate in their natural habitat.

Distribution Map

Tap to enlarge

Track Your Sightings

Download Wingmate to log birds you spot and build your personal collection

Get the App