Veracruz Wren
Campylorhynchus rufinucha
The Veracruz Wren (Campylorhynchus rufinucha) is a rare wren found in 4 countries, weighing about 31 g. The Veracruz wren is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae.
About the Veracruz Wren
The Veracruz wren is a songbird of the family Troglodytidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
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How to identify it
The adult Veracruz wren has a blackish crown, lores, and eyestripe and a white supercilium. Its nape and back are chestnut and the shoulders have black and white streaks. Its tail is gray-brown with darker bars and a white tip. Its chin and throat are white, the chest pale buff with brown spots, and its belly a darker buff with faint blackish bars on the flanks. The juvenile is similar but its supercilium is buffy white, the back a duller cinnamon, and the markings on the back less distinct. Voice: An example of the Veracruz wren's song is . An example call is .
Where it lives
When to see it
The Veracruz Wren can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Veracruz Wren?
- The adult Veracruz wren has a blackish crown, lores, and eyestripe and a white supercilium. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Veracruz Wren?
- The Veracruz Wren is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Veracruz Wren?
- The Veracruz Wren occurs in 4 countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador.
- What birds look similar to a Veracruz Wren?
- The Veracruz Wren is most easily confused with the Grey-barred Wren, the Yucatan Wren and the White-headed Wren.
- Is the Veracruz Wren endangered?
- The Veracruz Wren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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