Bicolored Wren
NameBicolored Wren
Common NameBicolored Wren
Scientific NameCampylorhynchus griseus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a rich dark brown, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye-line, and a dark crown. The bill is long and slender, and the tail is relatively long and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and varied songs, often delivered in duets by pairs. Calls include harsh churring notes and scolding vocalizations.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresbicolored plumage (dark brown back, white belly), prominent white supercilium, dark eye-line, long, slender bill, active and vocal behavior
Description
The Bicolored Wren is a medium-sized wren characterized by its striking two-toned plumage of dark brown upperparts and clean white underparts. These active and vocal birds are often found foraging in trees and shrubs in their tropical habitats.
