Nightingale Wren
NameNightingale Wren
Common NameNightingale Wren
Scientific NameMicrocerculus philomela
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, with a slightly rufous-brown back and crown, and a darker, duller brown on the underparts. It has a short tail and a relatively long, slender dark bill.
Vocalization / CallFamous for its elaborate, fluty, and musical song, often described as a series of clear, ringing notes that ascend and descend, sometimes with trills and whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid lowland and foothill forests of Central America, from eastern Honduras through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, to western Panama.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark brown plumage, short tail, long, slender dark bill, secretive behavior, complex, musical song
Description
The Nightingale Wren is a small, dark, and secretive bird of the forest understory. It is known more for its complex, musical song than for its appearance, often remaining hidden in dense vegetation.
