Sharpe's Wren
NameSharpe's Wren
Common NameSharpe's Wren
Scientific NameCinnycerthia sharpei
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsOverall rufous-brown plumage, darker on the back and crown, with a paler, more rufous belly. A prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) contrasts with the dark brown head. Wings and tail show fine, dark barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering, trilling, and bubbling notes, often delivered rapidly and with varying pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of Colombia, found in the central and western cordilleras.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, overall rufous-brown plumage, small size, fine barring on wings and tail
Description
Sharpe's Wren is a small, rufous-brown wren characterized by a distinctive white supercilium. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of montane cloud forests, often in small groups, actively searching for insects.
