Gray-barred Wren
NameGray-barred Wren
Common NameGray-barred Wren
Scientific NameCampylorhynchus megalopterus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-gray, heavily barred with black. Underparts are whitish to buff, densely spotted and barred with black, particularly on the flanks and belly. The head and nape are finely streaked, and the tail is distinctly barred black and white/gray.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and varied vocalizations, which often include duets between pairs. Calls can range from harsh churring notes to rattling trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the highlands of central and southern Mexico, inhabiting montane evergreen, pine-oak, and cloud forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a wren, Heavily barred and spotted plumage on body and tail, Long, slender, slightly decurved bill, Found in montane forests of Mexico
Description
The Gray-barred Wren is a large wren species characterized by its striking barred and spotted plumage. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests in Mexico.
