Veracruz Wren
NameVeracruz Wren
Common NameVeracruz Wren
Scientific NameCampylorhynchus rufinucha
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)32.5
Plumage DetailsThis wren has a distinctive head with a broad white supercilium contrasting with a dark eye-stripe and crown. The nape and back are rufous, while the wings and tail are strongly barred with black and rufous-brown. Its throat and breast are white, fading to a buffy wash on the flanks and belly. The bill is dark and slightly decurved, and the eyes are reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and often duetting songs, which consist of a series of chattering, bubbling, and whistling notes. It also produces various alarm calls and contact notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Mexico, primarily found in the lowlands of Veracruz, northern Oaxaca, and Tabasco.
Identifying FeaturesWhite supercilium with dark eye-stripe and crown, Rufous nape and back, Heavily barred wings and tail, Reddish-brown eyes, Dark, slightly decurved bill
Description
The Veracruz Wren is a medium-sized wren characterized by its striking head pattern, rufous back, and heavily barred wings and tail. It is an active bird, typically found foraging for insects in dense undergrowth and forest edges.
