About the Giant Wren
The giant wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
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As implied by its name, the giant wren is the largest member of its family. It is 20 to 22 cm (7.9 to 8.7 in) long and weighs 43.4 to 57 g (1.53 to 2.01 oz). The sexes are similar. Adults have a black crown, nape, and shoulders. A white supercilium separates a black stripe through the eye from the crown and the rest of the face is also white. Their upperparts are bright chestnut and the tail dark chestnut; all of the tail feathers except the middle pair have a white band near the end. Their underparts from the chin to the belly are white; the belly and vent area are buff. Voice: Giant wren pairs sing in unison, "rhythmic hollow phrases, chortling and rollicking" . Its calls are "grating and harsh churring" .
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-headed WrenCampylorhynchus albobrunneusThe white-headed wren is 18.5 cm (7.3 in) long and weighs 27.5 to 39 g (0.97 to 1.38 oz).
Yucatan WrenCampylorhynchus yucatanicusThe adult Yucatan wren is a small species about 18 centimetres (7 in) long.
Veracruz WrenCampylorhynchus rufinuchaThe adult Veracruz wren has a blackish crown, lores, and eyestripe and a white supercilium.
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