Apolinar's Wren
NameApolinar's Wren
Common NameApolinar's Wren
Scientific NameCistothorus apolinari
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily streaked with blackish-brown, particularly on the crown and back. Underparts are buffy to whitish, often with some barring on the flanks. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-line, and a relatively short, often barred tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a complex series of rapid, chattering, and trilling notes, often beginning with a few clear, whistled phrases. It also produces various harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the Bogotá savanna and adjacent high-altitude marshlands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Streaked brown plumage, Pale supercilium, Preference for dense marsh vegetation, Chattering song
Description
The Apolinar's Wren is a small, secretive bird found exclusively in high-altitude freshwater marshes. It is characterized by its streaked brown plumage and its habit of skulking within dense reedbeds, making it difficult to observe. This species is known for its distinctive chattering song.
