Gray-browed Wren
NameGray-browed Wren
Common NameGray-browed Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus superciliaris
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, contrasting with grayish underparts that are browner on the flanks. The head features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) bordered above by a black stripe and below by a dark eyestripe, giving it a striking facial pattern.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, complex, and musical song, often described as a series of clear, ringing whistles and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, typically found in dry scrub, deciduous forests, and riparian thickets.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium (eyebrow), Dark stripe above and below white supercilium, Rufous-brown upperparts, Grayish underparts, Small size and typical wren shape
Description
The Gray-browed Wren is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive facial markings. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets, often in arid or semi-arid environments.
