Stripe-throated Wren
Cantorchilus leucopogon
The Stripe-throated Wren (Cantorchilus leucopogon) is a rare wren found in 3 countries, weighing about 19 g. The stripe-throated wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
About the Stripe-throated Wren
The stripe-throated wren is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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How to identify it
The stripe-throated wren is 12 cm (4.7 in) long. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a dark brown crown and upperparts; the latter are more rufescent on the rump. Their tail is reddish brown with narrow blackish bars. They have a grayish white supercilium. The rest of the face, chin, and throat have black and grayish white streaks that end abruptly at the deep reddish buff upper chest. That color continues and becomes darker and richer through the belly to the vent. Juveniles are similar to the adults but the facial and throat streaking is less well defined. C. l. Voice: The stripe-throated wren's song is "a tuneless repetition of 2–3 notes, 'chi-chi-chi'".
What the Stripe-throated Wren sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Stripe-throated Wren can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Stripe-throated Wren?
- The stripe-throated wren is 12 cm (4.7 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Stripe-throated Wren?
- The Stripe-throated Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
- Where can you see a Stripe-throated Wren?
- The Stripe-throated Wren occurs in 3 countries, including Panama, Ecuador and Colombia.
- What does a Stripe-throated Wren sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Stripe-throated Wren on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Stripe-throated Wren?
- The Stripe-throated Wren is most easily confused with the Grey Wren, the Fawn-breasted Wren and the Superciliated Wren.
- Is the Stripe-throated Wren endangered?
- The Stripe-throated Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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