Niceforo's Wren
NameNiceforo's Wren
Common NameNiceforo's Wren
Scientific NameThryophilus nicefori
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are warm brown, contrasting with buffy-white underparts. The face features a prominent white supercilium and a black eye-stripe, bordered below by a white malar stripe and a dark moustachial stripe. Flanks and undertail coverts are barred, and the tail is also distinctly barred.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its complex and musical song, often described as a series of clear, whistled phrases that can be quite loud and far-carrying.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in northeastern Colombia, primarily found in the upper Magdalena Valley and adjacent dry inter-Andean valleys.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive black-and-white striped facial pattern, Barred tail and flanks, Relatively large size for a wren, Musical, complex song
Description
This medium-sized wren exhibits a striking facial pattern and a generally brown plumage. It is a shy bird, typically found foraging for insects in dense undergrowth and thickets.
