Northern Nightingale-wren vs Banded Wren

Microcerculus philomela compared with Thryophilus pleurostictus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Northern Nightingale-wren Banded Wren
Scientific Name Microcerculus philomela Thryophilus pleurostictus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 11.7 cm (4.6 in) 12.8 cm (5.0 in)
Weight 18.174999999999997 g (0.64 oz) 18.2 g (0.64 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Northern Nightingale-wren only

None

Banded Wren only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Northern Nightingale-wren

Least Concern

Banded Wren

About These Birds

Banded Wren

The Banded Wren is a small wren of the family Troglodytidae found in dry forest and dense scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Weighing about 18.2g with a wingspan of 12.8cm, it has boldly barred flanks and white-streaked upperparts. It forages actively near the ground for insects in tangled undergrowth.

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