Bay Wren vs Apolinar's Wren
Cantorchilus nigricapillus compared with Cistothorus apolinari
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay Wren | Apolinar's Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantorchilus nigricapillus | Cistothorus apolinari |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 22.600000000000005 g (0.80 oz) | 17.85 g (0.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay Wren
Endangered
Apolinar's 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.
Apolinar's Wren
Apolinar's Wren is an endangered marsh wren endemic to Colombia's Eastern Andes, weighing about 18 grams with a wingspan near 11 cm. It inhabits reed beds and wetland vegetation in high-altitude bogotá savanna wetlands. Severe habitat loss from wetland drainage has pushed this secretive wren toward endangerment.