Boucard's Wren
NameBoucard's Wren
Common NameBoucard's Wren
Scientific NameCampylorhynchus jocosus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown with fine black barring, particularly on the wings and tail. The underparts are white to buff, densely covered with prominent black spots, especially on the breast and flanks. It features a distinct white supercilium above a dark eye-line.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of loud, often harsh and churring notes, as well as rapid, chattering phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to south-central Mexico, primarily found in the Balsas River basin and surrounding arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a wren, Heavily spotted white underparts, Prominent white supercilium, Barred brown upperparts, Slightly decurved bill
Description
The Boucard's Wren is a medium-sized wren characterized by its heavily spotted underparts and barred brown upperparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in arid and semi-arid scrublands, often among cacti and thorny vegetation.
