Mountain Wren
NameMountain Wren
Common NameMountain Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes solstitialis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rich rufous-brown, with a paler rufous-orange throat and breast that fades to buffy-brown on the belly. A distinct buffy supercilium contrasts with a dark eye-line. Wings and tail show fine darker brown barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, bubbling, and musical song, often incorporating trills and varied, complex phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, extending into parts of Central America (Costa Rica and Panama).
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rich rufous-brown plumage, Prominent buffy supercilium, Dark eye-line, Barred wings and tail, Short, slender bill
Description
This small, active wren is characterized by its rich rufous-brown plumage and a prominent buffy supercilium. It typically forages low in dense montane forest undergrowth, often seen hopping and creeping through vegetation.
