Yucatán Wren
NameYucatán Wren
Common NameYucatán Wren
Scientific NameCampylorhynchus yucatanicus
FamilyTroglodytidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly brown and white. The upperparts, wings, and tail are heavily barred with dark brown and buffy-white. The head features a streaky pattern with a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a dark eye-line. The underparts are whitish, often with some spotting or barring on the flanks and belly.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, complex, and often chattering song, which can include a series of harsh notes and whistles. Calls are typically harsh and scolding, used for communication within its territory.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, primarily found in the states of Yucatán and Quintana Roo, inhabiting arid coastal scrub and low deciduous forest.
Identifying Featureslarge size for a wren, long, decurved bill, heavily barred brown and white plumage, streaky head pattern with white supercilium, found in arid coastal scrub
Description
This is a relatively large wren characterized by its heavily barred brown and white plumage and a distinctive long, decurved bill. It is an active bird, often seen foraging in the dense scrub of its arid coastal habitat, typically moving in pairs or small family groups.
