Munchique Wood-Wren
NameMunchique Wood-Wren
Common NameMunchique Wood-Wren
Scientific NameHenicorhina negreti
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.8
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rich rufous-brown, with a dark brown crown and a prominent white supercilium above a blackish eyestripe. The throat and upper chest are distinctly speckled black and white, transitioning to duller greyish-brown on the lower underparts. Wings and tail are dark brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and musical songs, which are typically a series of clear, ringing whistles and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Munchique Massif in the Western Andes of Cauca, Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Black-and-white speckled throat and chest, Rich rufous-brown back, Small size, Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Munchique Wood-Wren is a small, secretive passerine found in humid montane forests. It is characterized by its rich rufous-brown back, dark crown, and striking black-and-white speckled throat and chest. This species typically forages in dense undergrowth.
