Rufous-browed Wren
NameRufous-browed Wren
Common NameRufous-browed Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes rufociliatus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are warm reddish-brown, becoming rufous on the crown and nape. A distinct rufous supercilium (eyebrow) contrasts with a darker eyestripe. Underparts are paler brown, often with some barring on the flanks and undertail coverts. The tail is short and barred.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, musical phrases, often described as rich and varied, with trills and whistles. It also gives sharp call notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico (Chiapas), Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and northern Nicaragua.
Identifying Featuresrufous supercilium, warm brown plumage, small size, short, barred tail, active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, active wren characterized by its warm brown plumage and a prominent rufous stripe above its eye. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often flicking its short tail while searching for insects.
