Canebrake Wren
NameCanebrake Wren
Common NameCanebrake Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus zeledoni
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, contrasting with paler gray to whitish underparts, often with buffy flanks. The head features a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and the tail is distinctly barred with dark brown and grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of clear, whistled notes, often accelerating into a complex, musical song. It also gives various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Caribbean lowlands of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, typically inhabiting dense undergrowth, forest edges, and secondary growth, often in proximity to water or cane brakes.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Plain grayish-brown body, Barred tail, Small size
Description
The Canebrake Wren is a small, rather plain wren with a distinctive facial pattern. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near water, and is known for its clear, whistled songs.
