Clarion Wren
Troglodytes tanneri
The Clarion Wren (Troglodytes tanneri) is a legendary wren found only in Mexico, weighing about 10 g. The Clarión wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
About the Clarion Wren
The Clarión wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. The species is endemic to Clarión Island off Pacific Mexico.
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How to identify it
The Clarión wren looks much like a house wren but is larger with a prominently longer bill, somewhat approaching the Carolina wren in form.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Clarion Wren?
- The Clarión wren looks much like a house wren but is larger with a prominently longer bill, somewhat approaching the Carolina wren in form.
- How big is a Clarion Wren?
- The Clarion Wren is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Clarion Wren?
- The Clarion Wren is endemic to Mexico, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Clarion Wren?
- The Clarion Wren is most easily confused with the Santa Marta Wren, the Tepui Wren and the Socorro Wren.
- Is the Clarion Wren endangered?
- The Clarion Wren is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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