Wrenthrush
NameWrenthrush
Common NameWrenthrush
Scientific NameZeledonia coronata
FamilyZeledoniidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsThe Wrenthrush has a dark grey head and underparts, contrasting with olive-green on its back and wings. Its most distinctive feature is a prominent bright orange-yellow crown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of high-pitched, thin, insect-like trills and whistles, often described as a 'seet-seet-seet' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane cloud forests of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featuresbright orange-yellow crown, dark grey head and underparts, olive-green back and wings, short tail, secretive ground-dweller
Description
A small, plump, and short-tailed bird, the Wrenthrush is known for its striking orange crown. It typically forages secretively on the ground or in dense undergrowth of montane forests, often hopping rather than flying.
