Sumichrast's Wren
Hylorchilus sumichrasti
The Sumichrast's Wren (Hylorchilus sumichrasti) is a rare wren found only in Mexico, weighing about 28 g. Sumichrast's wren, also known as the slender-billed wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae.
About the Sumichrast's Wren
Sumichrast's wren, also known as the slender-billed wren, is a species of bird in the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
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How to identify it
Sumichrast's wren is 15 to 16.5 cm (5.9 to 6.5 in) long; a female weighed 28.4 g (1.00 oz). The adults have uniform deep brown crowns, napes, and backs; their rumps are a sooty brown. Their chin and throat are buff that deepens through the breast into the flanks and belly. The breast has faint dark bars and the belly has tiny white dots. The juvenile is similar, but its throat has a dirty look and faint dusky scales, its underparts are darker, and the breast and belly markings are fainter. Voice: The male Sumichrast's wren sings "a varied descending series of loud, rich whistles" . The female sings "a simple phrase consisting of a single repeated syllable". One of its calls is .
Where it lives
When to see it
The Sumichrast's Wren can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sumichrast's Wren?
- Sumichrast's wren is 15 to 16.5 cm (5.9 to 6.5 in) long; a female weighed 28.4 g (1.00 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sumichrast's Wren?
- The Sumichrast's Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Sumichrast's Wren?
- The Sumichrast's Wren is endemic to Mexico, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sumichrast's Wren?
- The Sumichrast's Wren is most easily confused with the Nava's Wren.
- Is the Sumichrast's Wren endangered?
- The Sumichrast's Wren is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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