Cozumel Wren
NameCozumel Wren
Common NameCozumel Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes beani
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain dull brown, with a slightly paler, faint supercilium (eyebrow stripe). Underparts are grayish-white, becoming buffier on the flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are similar to those of the House Wren, consisting of a varied, bubbly, and chattering song, often concluding with a distinctive trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Cozumel Island, located off the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain brown and grayish-white plumage, Faint supercilium, Active foraging behavior, Endemic to Cozumel Island
Description
The Cozumel Wren is a small, active songbird endemic to Cozumel Island. It typically forages low in dense vegetation and on tree bark, often with its tail cocked or flicking. Its plain brown plumage provides good camouflage within its forest habitat.
