Happy Wren
NameHappy Wren
Common NameStripe-breasted Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus thoracicus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsBrown crown and back; prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-line; white throat and upper breast heavily streaked with black; rufous-cinnamon belly and flanks; dark brown wings and tail, often with faint barring on tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, whistled phrases, often described as rich and varied. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southeastern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica to western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Heavily black-streaked white throat and upper breast, Rufous-cinnamon underparts, Small size and typical wren shape
Description
This small wren is characterized by its brown upperparts, rufous underparts, and a striking white supercilium. Its most distinctive feature is the heavily black-streaked white throat and upper breast. It typically forages for insects in the dense undergrowth of humid forests.
