Moustached Wren
NameMoustached Wren
Common NameMoustached Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus genibarbis
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, becoming brighter rufous on the rump and tail, which is barred with blackish. The head features a prominent white supercilium, a dark brown eyestripe, and a distinctive broad blackish malar stripe (the 'moustache') bordered below by white. The throat and breast are white, fading to buffy-brown on the flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of rich, musical phrases, often repeated, with variations in pitch and tempo, including trills and whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black malar stripe (moustache), White supercilium, Rufous-brown upperparts, White throat and breast, Small size and typical wren shape
Description
The Moustached Wren is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive facial markings. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets, often near water, in the Amazon basin. Its rich, musical song is a common sound in its habitat.
