Sinaloa Wren
NameSinaloa Wren
Common NameSinaloa Wren
Scientific NameThryophilus sinaloa
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)13.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, with wings and tail barred dark brown. The head is dark brown with a prominent white supercilium and white streaking on the ear coverts and throat. Underparts are whitish to buffy, sometimes with faint barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, rich, and complex song, often described as a series of clear, whistled phrases that can accelerate.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico, ranging from southern Sonora south to Oaxaca.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Streaked face and throat, Rufous-brown upperparts, Barred wings and tail, Small size
Description
The Sinaloa Wren is a small, active songbird with a distinctive streaked head and rufous-brown plumage. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near water, and is known for its loud, musical song.
