Bicolored Wren
Campylorhynchus griseus
The Bicolored Wren (Campylorhynchus griseus) is a uncommon wren found in 5 countries, weighing about 42 g. The bicolored wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
About the Bicolored Wren
The bicolored wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil.
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How to identify it
The bicolored wren is the largest South American wren and second in size only to the giant wren overall in the family. It is 21 to 22 cm (8.3 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 37 to 46.5 g (1.31 to 1.64 oz). The sexes are similar. The nominate adults have dark chocolate crowns and napes and their upperparts a paler chocolate. An off-white supercilium separates a dark brown stripe through the eye from the crown and the rest of the face is also white. Their tail is dark brown; all of the tail feathers except the middle pair have a white band near the end. The throat and the entire underparts are white. Voice: The male bicolored wren's song is "a series of multiple loud gurgling notes" . The female's is similar but includes a trill. The songs vary widely across the species' range. Its calls are "mostly harsh and grating" .
Where it lives
When to see it
The Bicolored Wren can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bicolored Wren?
- The bicolored wren is the largest South American wren and second in size only to the giant wren overall in the family. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bicolored Wren?
- The Bicolored Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see a Bicolored Wren?
- The Bicolored Wren occurs in 5 countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Panama and Brazil.
- What birds look similar to a Bicolored Wren?
- The Bicolored Wren is most easily confused with the Thrush-like Wren, the Band-backed Wren and the Fasciated Wren.
- Is the Bicolored Wren endangered?
- The Bicolored Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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