barred wren-warbler
bird
Also known as: Calamonastes fasciolatus
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The barred wren-warbler (Calamonastes fasciolatus) is a species of Old World warbler found in south-central Africa. It belongs to the family Sylviidae and is characterized by its wren-like posture, often holding its tail cocked upwards. This particular species has a relatively long tail and barred underparts. Like tailorbirds, it sews its nest. Warblers, in general, are small, active songbirds that primarily eat insects and are found in various habitats like gardens, woodlands, and marshes.12
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