Musician Wren
NameMusician Wren
Common NameMusician Wren
Scientific NameCyphorhinus arada
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.75
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a rich rufous-chestnut, with a distinctive band of white spots on the lower nape and upper back. The back, wings, and tail are dull brown, often with fine barring on the wings. Underparts are paler brownish-grey, becoming buffier on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its complex, melodious, flute-like songs, often consisting of a series of clear, whistled notes that vary in pitch and tempo, sometimes described as haunting or ethereal.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying FeaturesRufous head and nape, Distinctive white-spotted band on lower nape, Melodious, flute-like song, Brown body plumage, Inhabits Amazonian rainforest understory
Description
The Musician Wren is a medium-sized wren characterized by its striking rufous head and a distinctive white-spotted nape. It inhabits the understory of humid tropical forests, where it is renowned for its complex and melodious flute-like songs.
