Antioquia Wren
NameAntioquia Wren
Common NameAntioquia Wren
Scientific NameThryophilus sernai
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a finely barred tail. Underparts are whitish, becoming buffy on the flanks. The head features a prominent white supercilium, a dark eye-line, and finely barred ear coverts.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a complex and varied series of clear, whistled phrases, often incorporating trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very small and fragmented area in the lower Cauca River valley in Antioquia, Colombia.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-line, rufous-brown upperparts, finely barred tail, small size, secretive behavior
Description
The Antioquia Wren is a small, secretive wren characterized by its rufous-brown upperparts and distinctive facial pattern. It forages primarily in the dense undergrowth of humid tropical forests, often remaining hidden.
