Gray-mantled Wren
NameGray-mantled Wren
Common NameGray-mantled Wren
Scientific NameOdontorchilus branickii
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a uniform gray, with a slightly paler gray mantle. The underparts are whitish, contrasting with the darker upperparts. It possesses a long, dark tail that is distinctly barred, and a subtle pale supercilium above the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a high-pitched, thin, and rapid trill or a series of quick, clear notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in the humid montane forests of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru, extending into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesGray upperparts, Whitish underparts, Long, barred tail, Pale supercilium, Slender body shape, Canopy dwelling behavior
Description
The Gray-mantled Wren is a small, slender wren characterized by its gray upperparts and whitish underparts. It typically inhabits the canopy and mid-story of humid montane forests, where it actively forages for insects.
