Cozumel Wren
Troglodytes beani
The Cozumel Wren (Troglodytes beani) is a rare wren found only in Mexico, weighing about 11 g. The Cozumel wren is a very small passerine bird in the wren family Troglodytidae that is endemic to the small island of Cozumel off the eastern coast of Mexico.
About the Cozumel Wren
The Cozumel wren is a very small passerine bird in the wren family Troglodytidae that is endemic to the small island of Cozumel off the eastern coast of Mexico. The name troglodytes means "hole dweller", and is a reference to the bird's tendency to disappear into crevices when hunting insects or to seek shelter. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the northern house wren.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cozumel Wren look like?
- The Cozumel wren is a very small passerine bird in the wren family Troglodytidae that is endemic to the small island of Cozumel off the eastern coast of Mexico.
- How big is a Cozumel Wren?
- The Cozumel Wren is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Cozumel Wren?
- The Cozumel Wren is endemic to Mexico, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cozumel Wren?
- The Cozumel Wren is most easily confused with the Cobb's Wren, the Socorro Wren and the Tepui Wren.
- Is the Cozumel Wren endangered?
- The Cozumel Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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