Apolinar's Wren vs Santa Marta Wren
Cistothorus apolinari compared with Troglodytes monticola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Apolinar's Wren | Santa Marta Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cistothorus apolinari | Troglodytes monticola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 17.85 g (0.63 oz) | 9.0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Apolinar's Wren
Critically Endangered
Santa Marta Wren
About These Birds
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.