Rufous-and-white Wren
Thryophilus rufalbus
The Rufous-and-white Wren (Thryophilus rufalbus) is a uncommon wren found in 9 countries, weighing about 25 g. The rufous-and-white wren is a small songbird of the wren family.
About the Rufous-and-white Wren
The rufous-and-white wren is a small songbird of the wren family. It is a resident breeding species from southwesternmost Mexico to northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela. It was formerly placed in the genus Thryothorus.
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What the Rufous-and-white Wren sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rufous-and-white Wren can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rufous-and-white Wren look like?
- The rufous-and-white wren is a small songbird of the wren family.
- How big is a Rufous-and-white Wren?
- The Rufous-and-white Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
- Where can you see a Rufous-and-white Wren?
- The Rufous-and-white Wren occurs in 9 countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela and Guatemala.
- What does a Rufous-and-white Wren sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Rufous-and-white Wren on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Rufous-and-white Wren?
- The Rufous-and-white Wren is most easily confused with the Banded Wren, the Sinaloa Wren and the Antioquia Wren.
- Is the Rufous-and-white Wren endangered?
- The Rufous-and-white Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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