Band-backed Wren vs Bay Wren
Campylorhynchus zonatus compared with Cantorchilus nigricapillus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-backed Wren | Bay Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylorhynchus zonatus | Cantorchilus nigricapillus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 30.32 g (1.07 oz) | 22.600000000000005 g (0.80 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Band-backed Wren
Bay 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.
Bay Wren
The Bay Wren is a richly colored wren found in the dense undergrowth of lowland rainforests from Honduras to Ecuador and northern Brazil. It has a black crown and face, chestnut back and wings, and a barred tail. It skulks in dense vegetation near forest streams, feeding on insects and spiders, and is more often heard than seen.