Inca Wren
NameInca Wren
Common NameInca Wren
Scientific NameThryothorus eisenmanni
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features rufous-brown upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail. Its head is distinctive with a prominent white supercilium above a broad black eye-stripe, and white cheeks finely streaked with black. The throat and breast are boldly streaked black and white, transitioning to rufous-brown flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, rich, and complex song, often described as a series of clear, whistled phrases, sometimes incorporating trills or chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region in southeastern Peru, specifically found in the Andes of the Cusco and Madre de Dios departments.
Identifying FeaturesBold black and white striped head and chest, Rufous-brown back, Relatively long, slender bill, Prefers dense bamboo thickets
Description
The Inca Wren is a small, striking wren characterized by its rufous upperparts and a boldly striped head and chest. This species typically forages in dense undergrowth, particularly in bamboo thickets, and is known for its loud, complex song.
