Ochraceous Wren
NameOchraceous Wren
Common NameOchraceous Wren
Scientific NameThryorchilus ochraceus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rich ochraceous-brown, becoming more rufous on the crown and rump. Underparts are paler, buffy-brown, with faint dusky barring on the flanks. The wings and short tail are finely barred. It has a dark eye and a faint buffy supercilium.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, high-pitched, tinkling or trilling series of notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee-tseet-tseet-tseet'. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Central America, from southern Mexico (Chiapas) through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size (one of the smallest wrens), Overall ochraceous-brown plumage, Short, often cocked tail, Faint buffy supercilium, Long, slender bill, High-pitched, rapid, tinkling song, Prefers dense, mossy montane cloud forests
Description
The Ochraceous Wren is a tiny, warm brown wren found in high-altitude cloud forests of Central America. It is known for its active foraging among moss and epiphytes, often holding its short tail cocked upwards. Its distinctive, high-pitched, tinkling song is a common sound in its montane habitat.
