Giant Wren vs Band-backed Wren

Campylorhynchus chiapensis compared with Campylorhynchus zonatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Giant Wren Band-backed Wren
Scientific Name Campylorhynchus chiapensis Campylorhynchus zonatus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.0 cm (7.1 in) 15.7 cm (6.2 in)
Weight 50.2 g (1.77 oz) 30.32 g (1.07 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Giant Wren only

None

Band-backed Wren only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Giant Wren

Least Concern

Band-backed Wren

About These Birds

Band-backed Wren

The Band-backed Wren is a large wren found in humid forests and forest edges from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America, belonging to the family Troglodytidae. Weighing about 30.3g with a wingspan of 15.7cm, it has boldly barred upperparts and lives in noisy social groups. It forages actively through dense vegetation for insects and small invertebrates.

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