Coraya Wren
NameCoraya Wren
Common NameCoraya Wren
Scientific NamePheugopedius coraya
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with a duller brown crown. The face is black with a distinct white supercilium and a white malar stripe. The throat and upper breast are black, transitioning to a greyish-white belly and rufous-brown flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rich, and varied song, consisting of clear, whistled phrases that are often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face with white supercilium and malar stripes, Rufous-brown back, Black throat and upper breast, Loud, whistled song
Description
This medium-sized wren is characterized by its striking facial pattern of black with prominent white stripes. It inhabits dense undergrowth in humid tropical forests, where it forages for insects and sings its loud, rich song.
