How do you identify a Peruvian Wren?

The Peruvian wren is 15.5 to 16 cm (6.1 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 19.6 g (0.69 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.

How big is a Peruvian Wren?

The Peruvian Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.

Where can you see a Peruvian Wren?

The Peruvian Wren occurs in 3 countries, including Peru and Colombia.

What birds look similar to a Peruvian Wren?

The Peruvian Wren is most easily confused with the Fulvous Wren, the Rufous Wren and the Sepia-brown Wren.

Is the Peruvian Wren endangered?

The Peruvian Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Peruvian Wren

Cinnycerthia peruana

Wrens · Passeriformes · Rare

The Peruvian Wren (Cinnycerthia peruana) is a rare wren found in 3 countries, weighing about 19 g. The Peruvian wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.

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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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How to identify it

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'" .

Where it lives

Peru Colombia

Recorded as a rare visitor in Ecuador.

When to see it

Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Peruvian Wren?: The Peruvian wren is 15.5 to 16 cm (6.1 to 6.3 in) long and weighs 19.6 g (0.69 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Peruvian Wren?: The Peruvian Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
Where can you see a Peruvian Wren?: The Peruvian Wren occurs in 3 countries, including Peru and Colombia.
What birds look similar to a Peruvian Wren?: The Peruvian Wren is most easily confused with the Fulvous Wren, the Rufous Wren and the Sepia-brown Wren.
Is the Peruvian Wren endangered?: The Peruvian Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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