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Banded Wren
Thryophilus pleurostictus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
18.2 g
Family
Troglodytidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Banded Wren is a small wren of the family Troglodytidae found in dry forest and dense scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Weighing about 18.2g with a wingspan of 12.8cm, it has boldly barred flanks and white-streaked upperparts. It forages actively near the ground for insects in tangled undergrowth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 18.2 g | 0.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Troglodytidae (Wrens) |
| Genus | Thryophilus |
| Species | Thryophilus pleurostictus |
Distribution
Banded Wren has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Banded Wren endangered?
The Banded Wren has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Banded Wren?
The Banded Wren has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 18.2 g.
What order and family does the Banded Wren belong to?
The Banded Wren (Thryophilus pleurostictus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Troglodytidae.
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