White-breasted Wood-Wren
NameWhite-breasted Wood-Wren
Common NameWhite-breasted Wood-Wren
Scientific NameHenicorhina leucosticta
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsThe White-breasted Wood-Wren has rich rufous-brown upperparts, wings, and tail. Its underparts are white, transitioning to grayish on the flanks. The head features a prominent white supercilium, a black eye-line, a white malar stripe, and a dark brown to black crown and nape. The throat and upper breast are white, sometimes with fine black speckling on the sides of the throat.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and complex song, often a series of ringing whistles and trills, which can sometimes be delivered in a duet. Calls include sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid tropical and subtropical forests from southern Mexico through Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) to northern South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil.
Identifying Featuresrich rufous-brown upperparts, white underparts, distinctive black-and-white facial pattern (white supercilium, black eye-line, white malar stripe), small size, short tail, secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, secretive wren inhabiting humid tropical and subtropical forests, typically found foraging in dense undergrowth near the forest floor. It is characterized by its rich brown upperparts and a striking black-and-white patterned face, contrasting with its white breast.
