White-bellied Wren
NameWhite-bellied Wren
Common NameWhite-bellied Wren
Scientific NameUropsila leucogastra
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.75
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a striking white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) that extends from the bill to behind the eye. The underparts are whitish, becoming buffy on the flanks and undertail coverts. The short tail is barred with dusky brown.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rapid, bubbling trill or a complex series of clear, ringing whistles. It also gives sharp chip notes as alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Mexico, extending south into northern Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying Featuresprominent white supercilium, white belly, short, often cocked tail, small size, brown upperparts
Description
This small, active wren is characterized by its prominent white supercilium and pale underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often flicking its short tail as it moves. Its song is a series of clear, ringing whistles.
