Bar-winged Wood-Wren
NameBar-winged Wood-Wren
Common NameBar-winged Wood-Wren
Scientific NameHenicorhina leucoptera
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsDark brown crown and nape, prominent white supercilium and malar stripe, dark brown ear coverts. White throat and upper breast heavily streaked with black. Rufous-brown flanks and belly. Dark brown back and rump. Dark wings with two prominent white wing-bars.
Vocalization / CallSong is a series of clear, ringing, high-pitched whistles, often accelerating and descending. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in the Andes of northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Prominent white malar stripe, Two distinct white wing-bars, Heavily streaked white throat and upper breast, Rufous-brown flanks, Small size
Description
A small, shy wren of humid montane forests, often found foraging in dense undergrowth. It is known for its distinctive white wing-bars and streaked face and throat. This species is more frequently heard than seen, with a clear, ringing song.
