Plain Wren vs Bay Wren

Cantorchilus modestus compared with Cantorchilus nigricapillus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Plain Wren Bay Wren
Scientific Name Cantorchilus modestus Cantorchilus nigricapillus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.5 cm (4.5 in) 13.2 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 18.683333333333334 g (0.66 oz) 22.600000000000005 g (0.80 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Plain Wren only

None

Bay Wren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Plain Wren

Least Concern

Bay Wren

About These Birds

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.

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