Isthmian Wren
NameIsthmian Wren
Common NameIsthmian Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus elutus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain brown, becoming rufous on the rump and tail. Underparts are buffy-white on the throat and belly, transitioning to rufous on the flanks and undertail coverts. The head features a dark brown crown, a prominent white supercilium, and a dark brown eye-line. The iris is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and often rapid song, typically a series of whistled phrases or trills. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, dark eye-line, reddish-brown iris, plain brown upperparts, buffy underparts with rufous flanks, small size, active foraging in dense vegetation
Description
A small, active wren characterized by its plain brownish upperparts, buffy underparts, and a striking facial pattern featuring a prominent white supercilium and dark eye-line. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often with its tail cocked, searching for insects.
