Song Wren
NameSong Wren
Common NameSong Wren
Scientific NameCyphorhinus phaeocephalus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown crown, reddish-orange throat and face extending to the upper breast, and olive-brown upperparts and flanks. The wings and flanks are finely barred, and it has a distinct pale eye-ring with a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and melodious song, which consists of a series of clear, whistled phrases often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-orange throat and face, Dark brown crown, Olive-brown body, Pale eye-ring, Loud, melodious song
Description
The Song Wren is a medium-sized wren known for its striking reddish-orange throat and face, contrasting with a dark brown crown and olive-brown body. It is often found in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, where its loud, melodious song is a prominent feature of the soundscape.
