Timberline Wren
NameTimberline Wren
Common NameTimberline Wren
Scientific NameThryorchilus browni
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features rich reddish-brown upperparts, including the crown and back. It has a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a white malar stripe. The cheeks and throat are mottled greyish-white, transitioning to pale greyish-white underparts, sometimes with faint barring on the flanks. Wings and tail are reddish-brown, often with fine dark barring.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, complex series of high-pitched, ringing notes and trills, often described as energetic and musical. It also produces sharp 'chip' or 'tseep' alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama, typically in montane evergreen and cloud forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rich reddish-brown upperparts, Prominent white supercilium and malar stripe, Pale, mottled underparts, Energetic, high-pitched song, Prefers dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Timberline Wren is a small, active wren inhabiting high-altitude cloud forests. It is characterized by its rich brown upperparts, pale underparts, and distinctive white facial stripes. This species typically forages secretively in dense undergrowth.
