Bicolored Wren vs Northern Nightingale-wren

Campylorhynchus griseus compared with Microcerculus philomela

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bicolored Wren Northern Nightingale-wren
Scientific Name Campylorhynchus griseus Microcerculus philomela
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 16.8 cm (6.6 in) 11.7 cm (4.6 in)
Weight 41.75 g (1.47 oz) 18.174999999999997 g (0.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Bicolored Wren only

None

Northern Nightingale-wren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bicolored Wren

Least Concern

Northern Nightingale-wren

About These Birds

Bicolored Wren

The Bicolored Wren is a large, conspicuous wren found in open woodland, dry scrub, and savanna edges in northern South America, from Colombia to northeastern Brazil. It has a grey and brown bicolored pattern with a boldly striped head and a loud, musical song. It is highly social, living in family groups that cooperatively defend territories and raise young.

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