Rufous Fieldwren

Eagle Bluff, Peron Peninsula, W WA IMG_6298 20181005 - rubiginosus: nape & hindneck dark streaking; dark brown streaks
from chin to lower breast & flanks.unstreaked uppertail coverts. CLICK for another view.

Notes: Nominate capestris & ssp rubiginosus similar; isabellinus larger, more rufous above, less &
finer streaking on crown & below; wayensis resembles previous, but crown streaks slightly broader,
underparts w. strong buff suffusion; hartogi paler, faintly rufous upperparts w. strong dark streaks,
whitish w. moderate to fine streaking below; winiam large, w. longish & slender decurved bill,
plumage greyer than nominate, very prominent streaking. See also Western Fieldwren.

Range from Morcombe^©(modified). Inland or dry country; saltbush, low shrubs.

Ningaloo Station Rd, NW WA IMG_5283 20181001 - rubiginosus

Ningaloo Station Rd, NW WA IMG_5292 20181001 - rubiginosus CLICK for another pic.

Ningaloo Station Rd, NW WA IMG_5335 20181001 - rubiginosus CLICK for another pic.

William Creek Rd, NE SA IMG_7803 20160605 - isabellinus: larger, finer streaks more rufous above, crown may be unstreaked,
less and finer streaking below.

William Creek Rd, NE SA IMG_7793 20160605 - isabellinus William Creek Rd, NE SA IMG_7793 20160605 - isabellinus

Ningaloo Station Rd, NW WA MVI_5365 20181001 - rubiginosus