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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