Socorro Wren
NameSocorro Wren
Common NameSocorro Wren
Scientific NameThryomanes sissonii
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, becoming slightly paler on the underparts. It features a faint, pale supercilium and a relatively long, slender, slightly decurved bill. Some faint barring may be present on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of rapid, bubbling trills and whistles, often quite loud. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, coastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Socorro Island, part of the Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesEndemic to Socorro Island, Small size, Plain brownish plumage, Faint supercilium, Slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Socorro Wren is a small, plain brownish wren endemic to Socorro Island, Mexico. It is an active bird, typically found foraging low in dense vegetation or among rocks.
