Band-backed Wren vs Bewick's Wren
Campylorhynchus zonatus compared with Thryomanes bewickii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Band-backed Wren | Bewick's Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylorhynchus zonatus | Thryomanes bewickii |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troglodytidae | Troglodytidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 30.32 g (1.07 oz) | 9.8 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Band-backed Wren
Bewick's 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.
Bewick's Wren
Bewick's Wren is a lively, long-tailed wren of scrubby habitats, chaparral, and open woodlands across western North America. It is brown above with white underparts, a long barred tail held cocked upward, and a bold white eyebrow. It forages actively in dense vegetation for insects and spiders, and the male sings a complex, variable song.