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The Peruvian wren is 15.5 to 16 cm (6.1 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 19.6 g (0.69 oz). The adults' upperparts are rich chestnut, with the crown and rump being redder. They have a variable amount of white on the face. The tail is also rich chestnut and has narrow black bars. The chin and throat are orange-brown and the chest, belly, and flanks are the same hue but darker. The juvenile is believed to resemble the adult but with no white on the face. Voice: Peruvian wren pairs often sing in duet, "a magnificent series of rich trills and clear whistles" . Its call is "a gravelly, chattering 'ch-d-d-d'" .
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When to see the Peruvian Wren
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is August, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Peruvian Wren
The map shades 2 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ecuador.
About the Peruvian Wren
The Peruvian wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Peru.
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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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