Long-billed Wren
NameLong-billed Wren
Common NameLong-billed Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus longirostris
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a rich rufous-brown, contrasting with paler buffy-brown underparts. The head features a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-line, and the cheeks are finely streaked with white and dark brown. The tail is distinctly barred with rufous and blackish bands.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and melodious song, often consisting of a series of rich, varied phrases that can be quite far-carrying. It also produces various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Brazil, primarily found in coastal regions and adjacent inland areas.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender bill, Prominent white supercilium, Streaked cheeks, Rufous-brown upperparts, Distinctly barred tail
Description
This active wren is characterized by its long, slender bill, rufous-brown plumage, and distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets, often heard before it is seen.
