Spot-breasted Wren
NameSpot-breasted Wren
Common NameSpot-breasted Wren
Scientific NameThryothorus maculipectus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.25
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsRufous-brown crown and upperparts, with fine black barring on the tail. The face features a prominent white supercilium and a dark eye-line, with white and black streaking on the cheeks. The throat and breast are heavily spotted with black on a white background, while flanks are rufous-brown and the belly is whitish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rich, and varied song, consisting of clear, ringing whistles and trills, often with a bubbling quality and complex, repetitive phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and into Panama.
Identifying FeaturesHeavily spotted breast and throat, Rufous-brown crown and upperparts, Prominent white supercilium, Barred tail
Description
This medium-sized wren is characterized by its heavily spotted breast and rufous-brown upperparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical and subtropical forests, often low to the ground, and is known for its loud, complex song.
