St. Lucia Wren
NameSt. Lucia Wren
Common NameSt. Lucia Wren
Scientific NameTroglodytes mesoleucus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain reddish-brown, becoming paler buffy-white on the throat and belly. The flanks and undertail coverts are faintly barred, and the short tail is distinctly barred dark brown. It has a subtle pale supercilium above the eye.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, complex, and varied song, often a series of trills and whistles. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean, found across various elevations.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plain brown plumage, pale underparts, barred tail, longish, slender bill, faint supercilium
Description
This small, active wren is endemic to St. Lucia, characterized by its plain brown plumage and upright tail. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often heard before it is seen, moving quickly through vegetation.
