About the Fulvous Wren
The fulvous wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
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The fulvous wren is 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long; males weigh an average of 18.4 g (0.65 oz) and females weigh 14.8 g (0.52 oz). The nominate adults have a reddish brown crown and back that is redder on the rump. They have a buff supercilium, a dull brown eye stripe, and buffy cinnamon cheeks. The tail is also reddish brown, and has narrow blackish bars crossing it. The throat is buffy white, the chest buffy cinnamon darkening to reddish brown on the flanks and belly. C. f. fitzpatricki has a darker crown and a lighter supercilium than the nominate. C. f. Voice: The fulvous wren's song and calls have not been formally described. An example of each from Xeno-canto is and .
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Rufous WrenCinnycerthia unirufaThe rufous wren has a length of about 16.5 cm (6.5 in).
Sepia-brown WrenCinnycerthia olivascensThe sepia-brown wren is 16 cm (6.3 in) long; males weigh an average of 25.9 g (0.91 oz) and females weigh an average of 23 g (0.81 oz).
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