Bay Wren vs Sumichrast's Wren

Cantorchilus nigricapillus compared with Hylorchilus sumichrasti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Bay Wren Sumichrast's Wren
Scientific Name Cantorchilus nigricapillus Hylorchilus sumichrasti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 13.2 cm (5.2 in) 13.8 cm (5.4 in)
Weight 22.600000000000005 g (0.80 oz) 28.4 g (1.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Bay Wren only

Sumichrast's Wren only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Bay Wren

Near Threatened

Sumichrast'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.

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