Gray Wren
NameGray Wren
Common NameGray Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus griseus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsEntirely plain gray plumage, slightly paler on the belly. It has a subtle pale eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a rapid, musical trill or a repetitive 'chew-chew-chew' phrase.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, primarily in eastern Peru, western Brazil, and northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain gray plumage, Small size, Pale eye-ring, Humid forest habitat, Whistled song
Description
The Gray Wren is a small, plain-colored wren found in humid lowland forests. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story, often heard singing its distinctive, whistled song.
