Band-backed Wren vs Black-throated Wren

Campylorhynchus zonatus compared with Pheugopedius atrogularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Band-backed Wren Black-throated Wren
Scientific Name Campylorhynchus zonatus Pheugopedius atrogularis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Troglodytidae Troglodytidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.7 cm (6.2 in) 13.2 cm (5.2 in)
Weight 30.32 g (1.07 oz) 24.7 g (0.87 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-5 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Band-backed Wren only

None

Black-throated Wren only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Band-backed Wren

Least Concern

Black-throated Wren

About These Birds

Band-backed Wren

The Band-backed Wren is a large wren found in humid forests and forest edges from Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America, belonging to the family Troglodytidae. Weighing about 30.3g with a wingspan of 15.7cm, it has boldly barred upperparts and lives in noisy social groups. It forages actively through dense vegetation for insects and small invertebrates.

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