About the Niceforo's Wren
Niceforo's wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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A medium-sized wren, averaging 14.5–15 cm (5.7–5.9 in) in length. Adult birds are dull olive-grey on the head and mantle, becoming slightly more rufescent on the back. The wings are finely barred, with more broad barring on the tail. A long white supercilium is bordered behind the eye by fine black lines. The face is marked by black and white streaks. The underparts are white becoming greyish on the sides and flanks. The undertail coverts show broad black barring. Juvenile birds have not been described.
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What the Niceforo's Wren sounds like
Where the Niceforo's Wren lives
When to see the Niceforo's Wren
Peak activity in May · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Antioquia WrenThryophilus sernaiThe Antioquia wren is a passerine from the wren family (Troglodytidae).
Sinaloa WrenThryophilus sinaloaThe Sinaloa wren is 11.8 to 14 cm (4.6 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 10.9 to 19.8 g (0.38 to 0.70 oz).
Banded WrenThryophilus pleurostictusThe banded wren is a small songbird of the wren family.
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