Least ConcernUncommonInvertebratesWoodlandDomed nestSmall · 18 g
About the Banded Wren
The banded wren is a small songbird of the wren family. It is a resident breeding species from central Mexico to Costa Rica. It was formerly placed in the genus Thryothorus.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Sinaloa WrenThryophilus sinaloaThe Sinaloa wren is 11.8 to 14 cm (4.6 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 10.9 to 19.8 g (0.38 to 0.70 oz).
Antioquia WrenThryophilus sernaiThe Antioquia wren is a passerine from the wren family (Troglodytidae).
Niceforo's WrenThryophilus niceforiA medium-sized wren, averaging 14.5–15 cm (5.7–5.9 in) in length.
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