Southern Chestnut-breasted Wren
NameSouthern Chestnut-breasted Wren
Common NameSouthern Chestnut-breasted Wren
Scientific NameCyphorhinus thoracicus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsDark grey crown and nape, extending to the sides of the head. The throat and breast are a rich rufous-chestnut, fading to a paler rufous or buffy on the belly. The back, wings, and tail are dark greyish-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rich, and complex song, often described as fluty and melodious, consisting of varied phrases and whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, from Colombia south through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresrufous-chestnut throat and breast, dark grey head, dark greyish-brown upperparts, slender, slightly decurved bill
Description
A medium-sized wren characterized by its striking rufous-chestnut throat and breast contrasting with a dark grey head and brownish-grey upperparts. It is typically found foraging in the understory of humid montane forests.
