Stripe-throated Wren
NameStripe-throated Wren
Common NameStripe-throated Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus leucopogon
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are finely spotted black and white, creating a striped appearance. The breast and flanks are a rich rufous-brown, fading to a paler buffy on the belly. The back and wings are olive-brown, and the short tail is distinctly barred with blackish and rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of clear, whistled phrases, often described as musical and varied, sometimes delivered in a duet.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, specifically from eastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white spotted/striped throat, Rich rufous-brown breast and flanks, Barred tail, Small size, Active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, active wren characterized by its distinctive black and white spotted throat and rich rufous underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid lowland forests, often heard before it is seen.
