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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Calamanthus montanellus |
| Species Codes | ruffie3, WEFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Fieldwren belong to?
The Western Fieldwren (Calamanthus montanellus) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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 Internatio...
Where can I report a Western Fieldwren sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Fieldwren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruffie3, or on iNaturalist.
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