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The Munchique wood wren is a member of the wren family (Troglodytidae) that was described as new to science in 2003. It is found in the Western Andes of Colombia.
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The Munchique wood wren is 10.8 to 11.7 cm (4.3 to 4.6 in) long and weighs 15.2 to 16.7 g (0.54 to 0.59 oz). The adult has a dark brown crown with blackish marks, a thin white supercilium, a dull black line from the lores through the eye, and blackish cheeks with whitish mottling. Its upperparts are a slightly brighter brown than the crown and its tail is brown with black bars. The throat is white, streaked with black at its lower edge. The breast is medium gray, the belly a lighter gray, and the flanks and vent area brown. The abdomen and flanks have dark gray to black bars. Voice: The Munchique wood wren's song is "phrases of 6–12 pure notes... typical song containing more than ten repeated phrases". Its calls are "mostly churrs, similar to those of congeners."
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Where the Munchique Wood Wren lives
When to see the Munchique Wood Wren
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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