Rufous-breasted Wren
NameRufous-breasted Wren
Common NameRufous-breasted Wren
Scientific NamePheugopedius rutilus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown with a dark-barred tail. The underparts are bright rufous on the breast and flanks, fading to a paler belly. The head features a dark crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a distinctive finely spotted or scaled pattern on the cheeks and throat.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, rich, and varied song, often described as a series of clear whistles and trills, sometimes delivered in a duet.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America (Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesRufous breast, Finely spotted/scaled face and throat, Brown upperparts, Barred tail, Small size
Description
This small, active wren is characterized by its vibrant rufous breast and finely spotted face. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often heard before it is seen, delivering a loud and melodious song.
