Zapata Wren
NameZapata Wren
Common NameZapata Wren
Scientific NameFerminia cerverai
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)157
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown, contrasting with greyish-brown underparts. Its flanks and undertail coverts are barred with white. It possesses short, rounded wings, a reddish-brown iris, and a yellow bill with a darker culmen, complemented by dark grey legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a distinctive series of 'kwa-kwa-kwa' calls, often described as clucking or grunting sounds. These calls are typically given from within dense vegetation.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a very restricted area within the Zapata Swamp in Matanzas Province, Cuba.
Identifying FeaturesNearly flightless rail, Dull brown plumage with barred flanks, Long, decurved yellow bill with darker culmen, Endemic to Zapata Swamp, Cuba, Secretive behavior in dense swamp vegetation
Description
The Zapata Wren, more accurately known as the Zapata Rail, is a critically endangered, secretive, and nearly flightless bird endemic to the Zapata Swamp of Cuba. It is characterized by its dull brown plumage, short tail, and a distinctive long, decurved bill, making it highly adapted to its dense wetland habitat.
