Apolinar's Wren
Cistothorus apolinari
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cistothorus-apolinari"></birdfyi-bird>The Apolinar's Wren (Cistothorus apolinari) is a bird species in the family Troglodytidae (wrens), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 17.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Apolinar's Wren is an endangered marsh wren endemic to Colombia's Eastern Andes, weighing about 18 grams with a wingspan near 11 cm. It inhabits reed beds and wetland vegetation in high-altitude bogotá savanna wetlands. Severe habitat loss from wetland drainage has pushed this secretive wren toward endangerment.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 17.85 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Troglodytidae (Wrens) |
| Genus | Cistothorus |
| Species | Cistothorus apolinari |
Distribution
Apolinar's Wren has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Troglodytidae family