Superciliated Wren
NameSuperciliated Wren
Common NameSuperciliated Wren
Scientific NameCantorchilus superciliaris
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, becoming paler on the back, with fine dark barring on the wings and tail. The underparts are whitish, transitioning to buffy on the flanks. A broad, striking white supercilium extends above a dark eye-line, contrasting with a brownish crown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, musical, and often complex song, typically delivered as a series of clear, whistled phrases. It also produces various chattering and scolding calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, rufous-brown upperparts, barred wings and tail, whitish underparts, small size
Description
This small, active wren is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage and a prominent white supercilium. It typically forages for insects in dense undergrowth and thorny thickets, often near water sources, and is known for its loud, musical song.
