Grenada Wren
NameGrenada Wren
Common NameGrenada Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes grenadensis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, while the underparts are a paler buffy-brown or tawny. It lacks prominent markings, though a faint pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) may be discernible.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of clear, musical whistles, often delivered rapidly and forming a complex, varied song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Grenada and its associated offshore islets in the Lesser Antilles.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain brown plumage, Relatively long, slender bill, Active foraging in low vegetation, Endemic to Grenada
Description
The Grenada Wren is a small, plain brown wren endemic to the island of Grenada. It is typically found foraging actively in dense undergrowth and low vegetation, often with its tail cocked or flicking.
